People by Peter Spier

People by Peter Spier

A celebration of diverse world cultures from the brilliant Peter Spier, one of the most beloved children's illustrators of the last fifty years. 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 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.

★ The Caldecott Medalist has created his most ambitious and impressive picture book so far, with minutely detailed and exquisite paintings of human beings on all four continents.--Publishers Weekly, starred review

A wonderful introduction to a global view that will answer and arouse curiosity in the young and act as an absorbing reminder for any age.--School Library Journal

- The Christopher Award
- An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

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	9780385244695
ISBN 10	038524469X
Title	People
Author	Peter Spier
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	1988-04-01
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.