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. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors. With updated statistics and current geographical information, people by peter spier, first published in 1980, is a solid addition to any collection. This caldecott honor book from beloved illustrator peter spier is a spirited take on a classic american folk song. His father, jo spier was a famous dutch cartoonist and peter s loose line art and watercolor style is reminiscent of european and scandinavian folk art. Hardcover excellent condition at the best online prices at ebay. Peter spiers christmas peter spier illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas. Peter spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words. Everyone in my family is riveted by spier s illustrations that chronicle the cycle of the christmas season, beginning with. Noah s ark won the caldecott medal and the fox went out on a chilly night is a caldecott honor book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tossed out of a ship during a storm and swallowed whole by a whale, jonah quickly learns the greatness of god s mercy. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage childrens books and wordless book. In this encyclopedic picture book, spier celebrates mankind in all its diversityhow we are similar and how we are different. 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. The book is just illustrations so even the youngest can enjoy it.
Angel mae, christmas eve at the mellops, the dolls christmas, peter spiers christmas. Today im gonna highlight one of my favorite artists from my childhood, peter spier. In print since 1980, this classic, boundarypushing book is a musthave in. Peter spier s christmas love this one wish i could find it in a large hardcover edition just have a small one ive found peter spier s books difficult to obtain. Some company should reprint the book so more children can enjoy it. Peter spiers picture books praise the world the christian. We forget that this is a wordless book because spier s illustrations take on a. Bible stories, celebrations, carols, and a picture book by. I was quite taken by a book of illustrations, peter spiers christmas. 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. A beautiful wordless picture book following the story of a young familys christian celebration of christmas, lavishly illustrated with fillup the page detail. This is a picture book with text only on both end pages. Spiers art is so wonderfully detailed and makes me want to turn the pages until i.
Im glad i did that because now the book is out of print and difficult to find. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a family s 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. Spiers finely detailed, actionpacked new england autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A christmas book countdown ive discovered that im extremely picky about holiday books.
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. Everyone in my family is riveted by spiers illustrations that chronicle the cycle of the christmas season, beginning with empty tree farms and ending wit. Peter spier s christmas by peter spier, 97803851834, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter spier was one of america s most popular and renowned children s illustrators. Peter spier june 6, 1927 april 27, 2017 was a dutchamerican illustrator and writer who. 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. Bible stories, celebrations, carols, and a picture book by peter spier.
Peter spier doubleday, 1983 though there are millions and millions of people in the world who celebrate christmas but will never see one as idyllic as this. Book overview over 90 fullcolor paintings, peter spier captures the spirit and joy of this favorite holiday. Prominently featured in the celebration are not only the tree, decorations, and gifts, but also a nativity scene, the familys visits. Spier was a prolific childrens book illustrator, with over thirty books between 61 and 95. 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. Feb 9, 2014 ive found peter spier s books difficult to obtain. As expected, since shes a bookbinder, many beautiful and interesting things emerged from the boxes. 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. A child is born, the christmas story, by elizabeth winthrop, illustrated by charles mikolaycak.
My motherinlaw unpacked her christmas decorations this weekend, much to talithas delight. Dec 14, 2011 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. At christmas i should post from peter spier s book christmas, one of our favorite items to unwrap from the christmas tubs. Spier was born in amsterdam, north holland, and grew up in broek in waterland, the son of jo spier, a popular artist and illustrator, and tineke van raalte. It s nothing but an illustrated account of one family s christmas experience, before, during and after. Christmas peter spier illustrations, without text, follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and celebrate, christmas.
From the big events like trimming the tree and the christmas eve. However, if you can get your hands on a copy of peter spiers christmas. Peter spier was born in amsterdam, and later moved to the u. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. Aug 10, 2014 ive found peter spiers books difficult to obtain. American illustration childrens book illustration book illustrations vintage childrens books vintage kids christmas books childrens books book art my books. In true peter spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end. Peter spier, an awardwinning childrens book author and illustrator who depicted noahs biblical journey, told the story of the erie canal to the words of the song low bridge, everybody. Keeping christmas all twelve days reformed worship. We forget that this is a wordless book because spier s illustrations take on a life of their own, telling their story so well. Many of spier s illustrations are extremely detailed and historically accurate. It was always brought out at christmas time and put away the remainder of the year.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Peter spier s christmas i grew up in the town where the author lives and actually got married in december at the old church that he so beautifully illustrated in this book after attending many christmas eve services there. Peter spier depicts a family christmas perfectly right down to the mounds of wrapping paper on the floor afterwards. However, if you can get your hands on a copy of peter spier s christmas.
A list of 5 christmas story books to read to your children. Peter spier has 63 books on goodreads with 21639 ratings. Peter spier s christmas our family loves this book. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Born in amsterdam, he spent his youth with his family in the netherlands. This wordless book uses brightly colored illustrations to illuminate the story. 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 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. The starspangled banner reading rainbow books by spier, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their. 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. 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.
A wordless picture book about one familys christmas experience. 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. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas. 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 the classroom. We have the noahs ark one, the people one, and the fox went out on a chilly night. Jo spier was jewish, and, during the second world war, peter and his father were two of nine prisoners of villa bouchina and were later imprisoned in theresienstadt.
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