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This book with pictures describes our families christmas experiece completely. This christmas we will share people by peter spier with our. Over fifty years after he won a caldecott honor for the fox went out on a chilly night, legendary illustrator peter spier went back to this timehonored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. Im glad i did that because now the book is out of print and difficult to find. May 05, 2017 peter spier, an awardwinning childrensbook author and illustrator who depicted noahs biblical journey, told the story of the erie canal to the words of the song low bridge, everybody.

In this glowing, restored vision of spiers beloved classic, follow the wily fox as he roams a. Like other children s illustrators such as beatrix potter or christopher wormell, peter spier demonstrates his talent and skills as an artistillustrator using pen, ink and watercolour on paper. Many of spiers illustrations are extremely detailed and historically accurate. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year. Peter spiers rain reading rainbow book by spier, peter. Peter spier s rain is a beautifully illustrated and intricately detailed book of two children playing in the rain. Peter spier s meticulously researched pictorial history of the war of 1812 and our national anthem. A beautiful wordless picture book following the story of a young familys christian celebration of christmas, lavishly illustrated with fillup the page detail. Includes a reproduction of francis scott keys original manuscript.

Rain lets you celebrate splashing through puddles and sharing memories with your child. Peter spiers meticulously researched pictorial history of the war of 1812 and our national anthem. Peter spier tells the most charming stories through detailed illustrations. It was a book about christmas, but it was popular with sam yearround. Share this delightful mostlypictures book with a sharpeyed and curious youngster. Apr 22, 2009 a beautiful wordless picture book following the story of a young familys christian celebration of christmas, lavishly illustrated with fillup the page detail. The book is just illustrations so even the youngest can enjoy it. The quantity and quality of spiers backlist encouraged doubleday to launch what gilbert called a. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas.

Like other childrens illustrators such as beatrix potter or christopher wormell, peter spier demonstrates his talent and skills as an artistillustrator using pen, ink and watercolour on paper. It was always brought out at christmas time and put away the remainder of the year. With more than four billion people in the world, it s sometimes hard for any one of us to feel special. I would love to see peter spiers christmas book reissued. Spiers finely detailed, actionpacked new england autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful. From the big events like trimming the tree and the christmas eve. In true peter spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end. Doubleday revives peter spier classics publishers weekly.

Peter spier june 6, 1927 april 27, 2017 was a dutchamerican illustrator and writer who created more than thirty childrens books. The caldecott medal winner has set some of his finest illustrations to the words of the national anthem, capturing its dramatic story in glowing, colorful images. Peter spier, an awardwinning childrensbook author and illustrator who depicted noahs biblical journey, told the story of the erie canal to the. Prominently featured in the celebration are not only the tree, decorations, and gifts, but also a nativity scene, the familys visits to shutins, and a christmas eve service. This caldecott honor book from beloved illustrator peter spier is a spirited take on a classic american folk song. At night the children lug armfuls of new toys up to bed and fall asleep in a room strewn with books, a tricycle, and a locomotive the size of a toddler. Peter spiers picture books praise the world the christian century. Peter spier s exuberant celebration of people everywhere reminds us that were all brothers and sistersand were all special. Some company should reprint the book so more children can enjoy it. Many of spier s illustrations are extremely detailed and historically accurate. Your purchase supports more than words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to. Peter spier june 6, 1927 april 27, 2017 was a dutchamerican illustrator and writer who. Peter spier, an awardwinning childrensbook author and illustrator who depicted noahs biblical journey, told the story of the erie canal to the words of the song low bridge, everybody. Even though it is a wordless picture book, it is a wonderful read aloud because of the many detailed panels you can share with children.

Peter spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Jan 22, 2015 doubleday revives peter spier classics. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their. Peter spier s rain reading rainbow book by spier, peter. Rain let s you celebrate splashing through puddles and sharing memories with your child. Your purchase supports more than words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Peter spiers exuberant celebration of people everywhere reminds us that were all brothers and sistersand were all special. Peter spier depicts a family christmas perfectly right down to the mounds of wrapping paper on the floor afterwards. To introduce the works of peter spier to a new generation of readers, doubleday. The new york times over fifty years after he won a caldecott.