'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Peter Spier died in 2017, at the age of 89. Peter Spier's Circus Kindle Edition by Peter Speier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 111 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 7.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 51.87 48 Used from 2.84 6 New from 47.87 1 Collectible from 19. Peter Spiers Circus (A Picture Yearling Book) by Spier, Peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spier was an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. In addition to illustrating and writing, Mr. He illustrated over one hundred books, and his work can be found in museums and private collections across the country. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. About Noah’s Ark Caldecott Medal Winner The book is a triumph, the definitive Noah’s Ark. People was awarded the Christopher Medal and was also 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.' Mr.

His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, have won numerous awards and honors: Noah's Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night was a Caldecott Honor Book. (Oct.On his arrival in the United States in 1952, PETER SPIER became one of this country's most popular and renowned illustrators. This deservedly lauded author puts on a spectacle that is the next best thing to having front-row seats on the center ring.

More consistent are his colorfully cluttered portrayals of the circus goings-on-behind the scenes as well as under the big top. Peter Spiers Circus (Picture Yearling Book) by Spier, Peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at .uk. '') to his easygoing, witty description of a bald animal trainer (``Austrian Mr. Riggers, mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, and electricians. Spier's prose ranges from his terse opening (``Setting up: a crew of 32 men and women. Peter Spier's Circus - YouTube 0:00 / 12:02 Peter Spier's Circus Amy Huether 19 subscribers Subscribe 7 Share 961 views 2 years ago Miss Amy reads Peter Spier's Circus Show more Show. Through his trademark, meticulous attention to detail, Caldecott winner Spier ( Noah's Ark ) not only spotlights a sensational circus extravaganza, but also examines its many elaborate components-from the various staff members' arrival in town to preparations for the big show itself to the packing up to move on to the tour's next stop. Starting my book review series with Peter Spiers 'CIRCUS'.For English and German subtitles:CC Deutsche Untertitel Einstellungen Untertitel Sprache ä.

Peter Spier's Circus by Peter Spier