People by Peter Spier

People by Peter Spier

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant and beloved children's illustrator Peter Spier.

In this breathtaking tour around the world, young readers can pore over the many details that make each country and culture unique and special--illuminated by Peter Spier's detailed and witty illustrations of festivals and holidays, foods, religions, homes, pets, and clothing.

In print since 1980, this classic, boundary-pushing book is a must-have in today's global age--a tribute to the ways in which we as the world's citizens are at once both different and the same.

PETER SPIER, who arrived in the United States in 1952, quickly established himself as one of the country's most popular and well-known artists. His works have received numerous prizes and distinctions from critics and readers alike: Noah's Ark earned the Caldecott Medal, and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night was a Caldecott Honor Book. People received the Christopher Medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and was honored by the National Council of Christians and Jews with the National Mass Media Award for exceptional contributions to improving human relations and the cause of brotherhood. Spier grew up and went to school in Amsterdam. He served in the Royal Netherlands Navy before arriving to the United States.

His work may be seen in museums and private collections across the country, and he illustrated over a hundred books. In addition to illustrating and writing, Spier was an accomplished model ship builder. At the age of 89, Peter Spier passed away in 2017.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780385131810
ISBN 10	038513181X
Title	People
Author	Peter Spier
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	1980-08-05
Number of pages	48
Prizes	Winner of Christopher Award 1981
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.