Covers and contents VG, clean, tight and bright. It captures the frenzy and tradition of shopping, baking, decorating the joy of being with family as well as scenes of peace and tranquility. The book without words follow a family through the Holiday Season, beginning with decorations going up around the town to the days after Christmas with boxes and wrapping paper curbside.

Illustrated paper over boards, matches dust jacket. Approximately 10 1/2 inches by 10 1/4 inches. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.Hardcover.

He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. His book People 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. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: Noahs Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book. is one of our finest creators of childrens books alive.-The New York Times Book Review Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist.-Publishers Weekly About the Author PETER SPIER was one of Americas most popular and renowned childrens illustrators. is one of our finest creators of childrens books alive.-The New York Times Book Review Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist.-Publishers Weekly Review Quotes A Bank Street Book of the Year An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists Spier. A Bank Street Book of the Year An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists Spier. Its a must-have for every American familys library. 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 Keys original manuscript Caldecott Medalist Peter Spiers magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthems turbulent origins at the Battle of Baltimore through the flags significance in modern-day America.

Book Synopsis 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. Includes a reproduction of Francis Scott Keys original manuscript. The Caldecott Medal winner has set some of his finest illustrations to the words of the national anthem, capturing its dramatic story in glowing, colorful images. About the Book Peter Spiers meticulously researched pictorial history of the War of 1812 and our national anthem.

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