The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night - by Peter Spier (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>More than 50 years after he won a Caldecott Honor for his spirited take on a classic American folk song, legendary illustrator Spier has gone back to this fan favorite to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song.</b> <p/>[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful.--<i>The New York Times </i> <p/>Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for <i>The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, </i> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A Caldecott Honor Book<br></b><br>An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists <p/>[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful.--<i>The New York Times </i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>PETER SPIER</b> was one of America's most popular and renowned children's illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: <i>Noah's Ark</i> won the Caldecott Medal and<i> The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night</i> is a Caldecott Honor Book. His book <i>People</i> was awarded the Christopher medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood. <p/>Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.
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