CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • From the beloved, award-winning illustrator of Noah’s Ark comes a spirited take on a classic American folk song.“[Spier’s] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful.” —The New York Times
The fox went out on a chilly night,and he prayed to the moon to give him light,for he’d many miles to go that nightbefore he reached the town-o.In this glowing, restored vision of Peter Spier’s beloved classic, follow a 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. Featuring warm and whimsical illustrations, musical notation, the complete lyrics, and a note from the author, this enduring classic is perfect for story time, bedtime, or any time!
On sale: September 9, 2014
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 48 Pages
ISBN: 9780385376167
Reading level: Lexile: 900L | Fountas/Pinnell: L
PETER SPIER 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:
Noah's Ark won the Caldecott Medal and
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book. 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."
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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"[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful."—
The New York Times
