The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
Author(s): Peter Spier
With art newly restored and colorized by Peter Spier, a beloved Caldecott Honor Book regains its original glory with this hardcover reissue of Spier's spirited take on a classic American folk song. Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for "The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, " legendary illustrator Peter Spier has gone back to this time-honored favorite to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. In this glowing new 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.
General Information
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- : Random House USA Inc
- : Random House Books for Young Readers
- : 0.567
- : 31 August 2014
- : United States
- : 01 October 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Peter Spier
- : Hardback
- : NE
- : 782.4216213
- : 48
- : colour illustrations
More About The Product
A Caldecott Honor Book, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
Winner of the 1978 Caldecott Medal for Noah's Ark and a 1962 Caldecott Honor for The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, PETER SPIER is one of America's most popular and renowned illustrators. He has illustrated over one hundred books, and his work can be found in museums and private collections across the country. In addition to illustrating and writing, Mr. Spier is an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. He and his wife live in Shoreham, New York.
