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Books with author PETER SPIER

  • Noah's Ark by Peter Spier

    Peter Spier

    Hardcover (Doubleday, Aug. 12, 1977)
    (Adapted from "The Flood" by Jacobus Revius) Caldecott Medal Award 1978 Noah's Ark is a picture book written and illustrated by Peter Spier, first published by Doubleday in 1977. The text includes Spier's translation of "The Flood" by Jacobus Revius, a 17th-century poem telling the Bible story of Noah's Ark. According to Kirkus Reviews, the poem comprises sixty three-syllable lines such as "Pair by pair". "Without revising or even enlarging on the old story, Spier fills it in, delightfully."
  • We the People: The Constitution of the United States

    Peter Spier

    eBook (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, May 27, 2014)
    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 documentFull 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
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  • The Star-Spangled Banner

    Peter Spier

    eBook (Dragonfly Books, June 27, 2012)
    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 manuscriptCaldecott 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
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  • The Erie Canal

    Peter Spier

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Aug. 18, 1970)
    Beautiful illustrated book that tells the story of the historic Erie Canal in Upstate New York which goes from Albany to Buffalo. This canal opened up the west for the American population. The details in the drawings of Peter Spier are wonderful. Pictures and mention of Rome, Buffalo, Brockport, Palymyra, Rome, Troy, and Oriskany.
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  • Rain

    Peter Spier

    Paperback (The Trumpet Club, Aug. 16, 2000)
    Rain [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2000] Peter Spier
  • Peter Spier's Rain

    Peter Spier

    Hardcover (Doubleday, March 9, 1982)
    Two children play in their backyard during a rainy day.
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  • Peter Spier's Circus

    Peter Spier

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Trained elephants, horses, dogs, and seals, as well as jugglers, acrobats, lion tamers, tumblers, and others, perform their daring feats when the circus comes to town.
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  • London Bridge is Falling Down!

    Peter Spier

    Paperback (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Sept. 20, 1972)
    Illustrates the singing game about London Bridge's falling down. Includes a history of the bridge and music.
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  • Gobble, Growl, Grunt

    Peter Spier

    Board book (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Sept. 1, 1988)
    A colorful variety of familiar animals--nocturnal animals, farm animals, jungle animals, and more--move across double-page spreads, each identified by both name and the sound it makes
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  • PETER SPIER'S RAIN

    Peter Spier

    Paperback (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1987)
    Two children play in their backyard during a rainy day.
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  • Father, May I Come?

    Peter Spier

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Aug. 1, 1993)
    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.
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  • Peter Spier's Christmas!

    Peter Spier

    Paperback (Trumpeter Club, Aug. 16, 1989)
    Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, Christmas.