Most Popular Books by Peter Spier

In this encyclopedic picture book, Spier celebrates humankind in all its diversity-how we are similar and how we are differnt; in what we wear, eat, play, and how we worship. Small vignettes fill each page, illustrating the wonderful variety that exists among peoples of different cultures and races.

★ Caldecott Medal Winner ★ "The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah''s Ark."—Publishers Weekly Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Children''s Book, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, Peter Spier''s Noah''s Ark has been the iconic edition of this tale for over 40 years, in print continuously since its debut in 1977. In Spier''s imaginative retelling, readers witness the danger and the grandeur of the terrifying flood but also the lighter moments: Noah''s wife jumping on a crate to avoid the rats; Noah shooing all but two bees from a busy hive; and all the animal babies being born in the spring. It''s an illustration feat that''s both majestic and tender.

This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song. "[Spier''s] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful."—The New York Times 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 time-honored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. In this glowing, restored vision of Spier’s beloved classic, follow the wily fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal, with tones and textures so vivid you can almost hear the crackle of crisp fall leaves and the ripples of the river in the moonlight.

A book for every patriotic American kid! Never before has the riveting American saga of "The Star-Spangled Banner" been so beautifully and thoroughly presented. This info-packed story of our national anthem includes: ★ Illustrated lyrics ★ The fascinating history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words ★ Musical notation ★ Historical images ★ A reproduction of Key''s original manuscript Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier''s magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthem''s turbulent origins at the Battle of Baltimore through the flag''s significance in modern-day America. It''s a must-have for every American family''s library. ★ A Bank Street Book of the Year ★ An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists "Spier . . . is one of our finest creators of children''s books alive."—The New York Times Book Review "Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist."—Publishers Weekly

Two children watch cloud formations and interpret them for themselves.

Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create—and Peter Spier''s signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page—this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure.

In 1687, young Sietze Hemmes helps rescue a vessel foundering off the Dutch coast, and three hundred years later, another Sietze Hemmes takes part in a similar rescue, in parallel stories that explore the themes of heroism and selflessness.

The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers! In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America''s founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes: ★ The complete text of the Constitution ★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times ★ The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution ★ An historical reproduction of the original document Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home. ★ "A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution"—Booklist, starred review “A celebration of America’s diversity”—Kirkus “Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.”—Publishers Weekly

This wordless picture book by the renowned Caldecott Medal winner celebrates a family''s traditions during a very special time of the year. "Peter Spier proves that a picture can be worth a thousand words".--School Library Journal. Full color.

Two children play in their backyard during a rainy day.

A delicate panoply of sounds made by everything from a tugboat to a tuba is illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner, Peter Spier. His exuberant pictures display the unerring color sense, imagination, and attention to detail that have made his work a favorite with hundreds of thousands of children.

Two-time Caldecott illustrator Peter Spier’s visual retelling of a favorite Bible story is back in print! In a tale full of action, adventure, and strife, Jonah is asked by God to tell the people of Nineveh to mend their wicked ways. Fleeing from this enormous task, Jonah sets sail and is thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. What follows is Jonah’s journey to acceptance of God’s love and grace. A reference section at the end of the book shares historical and geographical notes about the story, including details about the ship Jonah might have sailed on and a fascinating discussion of the ancient city of Nineveh and the location of its ruins in present-day Iraq.

Annie and Hank visit a toy shop to look for a birthday present for their friend Joe. On heavy board pages cut in the shape of the shop.

One Saturday morning while their parents are away, the three Noonan children decide to paint the house.

Illustrations of over six hundred animals accompanied by the sounds they make.

Text and pictures present a day''s activities at a service station. On heavy board pages cut in the shape of a service station.

In his intricately detailed and historically accurate illustrations, Spier brings delightful new dimensions to the popular folk song.

On a lazy afternoon, two bored brothers keep themselves busy by building and flying an airplane.

Chronicles the experiences of a Model T Ford with a series of owners from 1909 to the present day.

Describes life in bustling 17th-century New Amsterdam and a woman whose seemingly "crazy" behavior raises an interesting question in light of New York''s subsequent development.

In dieser auf den aktuellen Stand gebrachten, jetzt in kleinerem Format erschienenen Neuausgabe des Buches von 1981 geht es um Menschen, Völker und vor allem Völkerverständigung. Ab 10.

Opposite concepts such as long-short, dark-light, fast-slow are illustrated by several pairs of contrasting pictures. On board pages.

Réédition. Volume publié en 1978 chez le même éditeur. Des illustrations aux mille détails.

Ils arrivent! C’est d’abord un long convoi de camions sur la route. Puis toute l’installation sur la place : le chapiteau, les roulottes, les abris pour les animaux. Ensuite, les répétitions des acrobates, des clowns, de l’orchestre. Et enfin, le spectacle. Le cirque, c’est toute une histoire!

Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah''s ark and thereby survived the Flood.

Caldecott Award winner Peter Spier again captures the spirit of Christmas in this beautiful three-dimensional advent calendar. Full color.

Retells in pictures how a pair of every manner of creature climbed on board Noah''s ark and thereby survived the Flood.