Book overview over 90 fullcolor paintings, peter spier captures the spirit and joy of this favorite holiday. Today im gonna highlight one of my favorite artists from my childhood, peter spier. 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. My motherinlaw unpacked her christmas decorations this weekend, much to talithas delight. At christmas i should post from peter spier s book christmas, one of our favorite items to unwrap from the christmas tubs. We forget that this is a wordless book because spier s illustrations take on a. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their. In true peter spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end.
Many of spier s illustrations are extremely detailed and historically accurate. 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. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Im glad i did that because now the book is out of print and difficult to find. As expected, since shes a bookbinder, many beautiful and interesting things emerged from the boxes. Peter spier s christmas our family loves this book.
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. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors. 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. From the big events like trimming the tree and the christmas eve. 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.
American illustration childrens book illustration book illustrations vintage childrens books vintage kids christmas books childrens books book art my books. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a familys traditions during a very special time of the year. 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. 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. Angel mae, christmas eve at the mellops, the dolls christmas, peter spiers christmas. The book is just illustrations so even the youngest can enjoy it. Born in amsterdam, he spent his youth with his family in the netherlands. Spier was a prolific childrens book illustrator, with over thirty books between 61 and 95. Peter spier s christmas by peter spier, 97803851834, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Bible stories, celebrations, carols, and a picture book by peter spier. Tossed out of a ship during a storm and swallowed whole by a whale, jonah quickly learns the greatness of god s mercy. Spiers art is so wonderfully detailed and makes me want to turn the pages until i. A wordless picture book about one familys christmas experience. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals.
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. This wordless book uses brightly colored illustrations to illuminate the story. Peter spier has 63 books on goodreads with 21639 ratings. Everyone in my family is riveted by spier s illustrations that chronicle the cycle of the christmas season, beginning with. Aug 10, 2014 ive found peter spiers books difficult to obtain. 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. Peter spier depicts a family christmas perfectly right down to the mounds of wrapping paper on the floor afterwards. Peter spier june 6, 1927 april 27, 2017 was a dutchamerican illustrator and writer who. 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. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal. 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. Noah s ark won the caldecott medal and the fox went out on a chilly night is a caldecott honor book.
Hardcover excellent condition at the best online prices at ebay. This wordless picture book by the renowned caldecott medal winner celebrates a family s traditions during a very special time of the year. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. I was quite taken by a book of illustrations, peter spiers christmas. However, if you can get your hands on a copy of peter spier s christmas. 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. 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. Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, christmas. 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. We have the noahs ark one, the people one, and the fox went out on a chilly night.
Feb 9, 2014 ive found peter spier s books difficult to obtain. Peter spiers picture books praise the world the christian. However, if you can get your hands on a copy of peter spiers christmas. 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. 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.
In this encyclopedic picture book, spier celebrates mankind in all its diversityhow we are similar and how we are different. 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. 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. This is a picture book with text only on both end pages.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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. A child is born, the christmas story, by elizabeth winthrop, illustrated by charles mikolaycak. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. It was always brought out at christmas time and put away the remainder of the year. Prominently featured in the celebration are not only the tree, decorations, and gifts, but also a nativity scene, the familys visits. Peter spier was one of america s most popular and renowned children s illustrators. With updated statistics and current geographical information, people by peter spier, first published in 1980, is a solid addition to any collection. A list of 5 christmas story books to read to your children. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. Spiers finely detailed, actionpacked new england autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful. This wordless book uses brightly colored illustrations to illuminate. Bible stories, celebrations, carols, and a picture book by. Peter spier was born in amsterdam, and later moved to the u. 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. 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. 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. Some company should reprint the book so more children can enjoy it. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage childrens books and wordless book.