Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their. Spiers finely detailed, actionpacked new england autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal. The book is just illustrations so even the youngest can enjoy it. In the book of jonah by peter spier, meet jonah, a man who is desperately trying to avoid a task that god has set out for him to do. Detailed facts and figures as well as a focus on the issue of diversity make this a great book for reference and a basis for discussion, both at home and in. Buy peter spier s xmas by peter spier online at alibris.
In true peter spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end. In its first paperback edition, it won a 1982 national book award in category picture. Finally, after inspecting the pile of books, she chose peter spier s christmas as her first selection. Spier shows readers all the hard work and expense that goes into preparing for the perfect christmas. 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. This caldecott honor book from beloved illustrator peter spier is a spirited take on a classic american folk song. We have the noahs ark one, the people one, and the fox went out on a chilly night. Peter spier uses his illustrations to tell a different kind of christmas story. The book of jonah by peter spier 4 editions first published in 1985. Unpaginated wordless book with intricate color illustrations. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. To introduce the works of peter spier to a new generation of readers, doubleday.
What makes peter spier s christmas unique is that the picture book itself is wordless. In this encyclopedic picture book, spier celebrates mankind in all its diversityhow we are similar and how we are different. However, if you can get your hands on a copy of peter spier s christmas. From the big events like trimming the tree and the christmas eve church service to smaller moments like the ups man arriving and the selection of a frozen turkey. Art and illustration illustrations posters piece jigsaw puzzles colorful paintings artist art japanese art art inspo les oeuvres collage art. As expected, since shes a bookbinder, many beautiful and interesting things emerged from the boxes. From the big events like trimming the tree and the christmas eve. Everyone in my family is riveted by spier s illustrations that chronicle the cycle of the christmas season, beginning with empty tree farms and ending with a weatherbeaten tree.
Dec 03, 2009 in true peter spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end. Peter spiers picture books praise the world the christian century. Mar 24, 2017 op students read excerpts from people by peter spier as part of kindness and compassion month, march 2017. The book of jonah retold and illustrated by peter spier garden city, ny. Everyone in my family is riveted by spier s illustrations that chronicle the cycle of the christmas season, beginning with empty tree farms and ending with a weatherbeaten tree lot. Peter spiers picture books praise the world the christian. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage childrens books and wordless book. Christmas by peter spier, 9780001846494, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I was quite taken by a book of illustrations, peter spiers christmas. The fire house village books by peter spier vintage childrens books, vintage. In his wordless book, peter speir takes us through all the sights and happenings of the season and gives us glim.
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. Some company should reprint the book so more children can enjoy it. Peter spier s christmas peter spier illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas. Christmas this wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year. 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. More than 40 years ago, spier won a caldecott honor for his illustrations of this traditional folk song. Spier was a prolific childrens book illustrator, with over thirty books between 61 and 95. In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and specialilluminated by spiers detailed and witty illustrations of. This was my familys favourite christmas book, we would spend hours as children and still now creating the story to accompany the brilliant illustrations. Doubleday revives peter spier classics publishers weekly. I would love to see peter spiers christmas book reissued. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Publishers weekly winner of the caldecott medal, an ala notable childrens book, and a new york times best illustrated book of the year, peter spiers noahs ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years, in print continuously since its debut in 1977.
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Aug 1, 20 this pin was discovered by vivian harris. Peter spier doubleday, 1983 though there are millions and millions of people in the world who celebrate chris. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Editions for peter spier s christmas 0440412854 paperback published in 1996, 03851844 hardcover, 03851836 library binding published in 1983. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year.
A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant peter spier, one of the most beloved childrens illustrators of the last 50 years. Show synopsis this wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year. Born in amsterdam, he spent his youth with his family in the netherlands. He shows the excitement and joy that take place on christmas, attending church service. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter spier books online. My motherinlaw unpacked her christmas decorations this weekend, much to talithas delight. Peter spier june 6, 1927 april 27, 2017 was a dutchamerican illustrator and writer who.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Now the artist has added color to original blackwhite illustrations, enlivening the tale for a new generation. It was a book about christmas, but it was popular with sam yearround. In place of words, spier chose to tell the story of one familys christmas through a series of pen, ink and watercolor illustrations. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas. On the back cover, school library journal quotes peter spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words, and that is really all there is to say about some of mr.
Peter spier depicts a family christmas perfectly right down to the mounds of wrapping paper on the floor afterwards. His father, jo spier was a famous dutch cartoonist and peters loose line art and watercolor style is reminiscent of european and scandinavian folk art. Tossed out of a ship during a storm and swallowed whole by a whale, jonah quickly learns the greatness of gods mercy. I really dont think this is a great kids book, but definitely for an older child that might help out with christmas or as i have already mentioned and adult. Spiers art is so wonderfully detailed and makes me want to turn the pages until i. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand. With updated statistics and current geographical information, people by peter spier, first published in 1980, is a solid addition to any collection.
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