Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. In the large, square format of his Christmas (1983), the Caldecott medalist lovingly details a large traveling circus: their departure from winter quarters, setting up the big top, a full performance, and a last glimpse of the abandoned site in a city's rural outskirts. Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! The illustrations were very appealing and I was impressed with the content. Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top. ISBN 9780606080101 (978-0-606-08010-1) Demco Media, 1995. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2017. . Peter Spier's Circus! The circus is coming to town! I love Peter Spier’s work (Rain, People, Noah’s Ark), so was looking forward to this text. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020. We took our grandchildren to the circus. Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Belle Isle Model Yacht Regatta lasted well into the 1990s, even after the program in the Detroit Public Schools seems to have ended. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2012, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2015. Peter Spier's Circus! Buy Peter Spier View in Apple Books. Hours of looking-at fun here. No surprises here, but lots of authentic minutiae to explore in the deft, evocative art (Spier thanks the people of the Big Apple Circus for their help); also … Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2018. . Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. The illustrations are so detailed. We loved sitting on the couch and pouring through the illustrations together! Buy a cheap copy of Peter Spier's Circus (A Picture Yearling... book by Peter Spier. Home. ARTICLES. Not a good read for my 4yo, but she loves looking at the illustrations. Possible classroom resources include: Circus by Lois Ehlert; Peter Spier's Circus (A Picture Yearling Book) by Peter Spier; If I Ran the Circus (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss Ask students to investigate music to complement their scenes for the puppet shows. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Students read "Peter Spier's Circus!" Overview. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Unable to add item to List. 2005 The Star Spangled Banner. We are experiencing technical difficulties. Then they would parade down main streets (large or smaller) with the clowns and an elephant and horses, and a band to pull the crowd in! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Peter Spier is one of my favorites. Peter Spier's Circus (Picture Yearling Book), Dragonfly Books; Illustrated edition (May 1, 1995). Great book for children who love creating their own model circuses! This book is one of his best in my opinion. The circus is coming to town! As the sign and flannel outside would say, Sam's Clothing has been a traditional outfitter of casual and outdoor clothing in Ann Arbor, Michigan since 1946.I've loved this store since I first set foot inside back in 1993. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. Something went wrong. Putnam’s Sons, A Literary Master Class From George Saunders, *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We love Peter Spier books. | ISBN 9780440409359 There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 1992 We the People. This book shows all the old ways, the tents, and cages, tightropes, clowns, horses, big cats, everything! More about Peter Spier, “A treat!”—Kirkus“This premier illustrator offers a glorious new treat. Children will undoubtedly want to pore over it.”—School Library Journal, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! Noah's Ark. . It is better for older children to read on their own. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. This book is a less or a read-aloud, and more of a book for exploration. 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…. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. | ISBN 9780307982889 Peter Spier's Circus! Click here to see the inside of this book! . *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program, Jun 27, 2012 2015 The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night. I used this story as part of the International Primary Curriculum to teach how circuses travel and what goes on behind the scenes to Children aged 5-6. -- Kirkus Reviews. 1977 Audiobooks See All. Peter Spier's Circus by Spier, Peter A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The circus is coming to town! This book is great - very informative and spot-on for my 5 year old grandson who is obsessed with circuses and the set-up of them. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze, or step into the cage and tame a roaring lion Full of the one-of-a-kind thrills and … From the Back Cover The circus is in town! . [Peter Spier] -- A traveling circus arrives, sets up its village of tents, performs for the crowd, and then moves on again. Staff Picks From Tara Singh Carlson, Executive Editor at G.P. The illustrations are good, but the text and story aren’t as interesting as I’d hoped. Please try again. This book wins my prize for best circus book. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Additionally, the text in the book provides really interesting information. We did discuss issues of cruelty to the animals and other reasons that these circuses eventually disappeared. I purchased this book as a follow up from the outing. Most of it is facts, people's names and countries or origin. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019. Product Information. You could look at every page 20 times over And see something new every single time. Trained elephants, horses, dogs, and seals, as well as jugglers, acrobats, lion tamers, tumblers, and others, perform their daring feats when the circus comes to... Free shipping over $10. Please try again later. Peter Spier's Circus (A Picture Yearling Book) by Peter Spier . Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017. Obituary: Peter Spier; OTHER BOOKS. Search. . The story begins with an empty field, until the Circus McNulty rolls into town. by Peter Spier Wow! There's a problem loading this menu right now. I love his books. All of these purchases met my needs as an art teacher and a grandmother. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. About Peter Spier’s Circus Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! Find This Book Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The spine may show signs of wear. The circus is in town! Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018. 1994 Peter Spier's Circus. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2020. Spier shows the reader the true traveling community that makes up the circus, including a … May 01, 1995 2001 The Fox Went Out On A Chilly Night. Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018. Peter Spier's Circus - book, teaching resources, story, cards, mat, sequencing, primary resources, play, Early Years (EYFS), KS1 & KS2 Primary Teaching Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top. Please try again. Please try your request again later. Peter Spier's Circus Peter Spier, Author Dragonfly Books $7.99 (48p) ISBN 978-0-440-40935-9. The pictures are so fun. Books See All. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Peter Spier’s Circus, by Peter Spier From start to finish, this book is a visual delight. The kids had heard of the circus but were amazed to know that the circus used to travel by railway and huge trucks into the cities, and also into rural areas. Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. | 4-8 years Intricately illustrated. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create—and Peter Spier’s signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page—this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure.“A treat!”—Kirkus“This premier illustrator offers a glorious new treat. and knew she would enjoy them. Full of thrilling and unbelievable sights, this book gives young readers a front row seat to see how a circus runs - from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Most were for my art classes for children 6-12. Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015. I have bought a lot of clothes there since. People. . Peter Spier's circus!.. . The circus is in town! and identify the literature's setting and characters. The detailed illustrations in this book give young readers tons to look at and notice. Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. I bought this book for my six-year-old but it’s not a good book to read aloud. . Have students comment on … I have to say, it’s not nearly as good as my favorite Spier books. It takes any reader old or young to the circus. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. 1980 The Book of Jonah. There was a problem loading your book clubs. They work in small groups to create a circus stage set and puppets based on their reading. Peter Spier’s Circus by Peter Spier — This beautiful book will draw children in and have them exploring the illustrations for every one of Spier’s perfect details. More By and About This Author. Please try again. Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! It is perfect to reinforce what we saw at the circus and a nice reminder of the memories we made there. The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (Picture Yearling Book), Harold's Fairy Tale (Further Adventures of with the Purple Crayon), Goldilocks and the Three Bears Little Classics, The Ant & the Grasshopper Little Classics. Big hit as a present! Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top Full of thrilling and unbelievable sights, this book gives young readers a front row seat to see how a circus runs - from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The circus is coming to town! Spier was born in Amsterdam, North Holland, and grew up in Broek in Waterland, the son of Jo Spier, a popular artist and illustrator, and Tineke van Raalte.Jo Spier was Jewish, and, during the Second World War, Peter and his father were two of nine prisoners of Villa Bouchina and were later imprisoned in Theresienstadt. Ages 5-9. s in town! See more ideas about childrens books, vintage children's books, illustrators. Came quickly, in great condition, wonderful seller, fantastic book. Biographical information. The circus is coming to town! "A treat!" The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Come join in the fun as Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier creates a circus like no other, in this exuberant celebration of the wonders of the big top. According to PW's starred review, "Caldecott winner Spier not only spotlights a sensational circus extravaganza, but also examines its many elaborate components." Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! Children will undoubtedly want to pore over it.”—School Library Journal, PETER SPIER was one of America’s most popular and renowned children’s illustrators. Buy, May 01, 1995 | ISBN 9780440409359 | 3-7 years, Jun 27, 2012 | ISBN 9780307982889 | 4-8 years, Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top! has 5 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. 1989 Fox Went Out On a Chilly Night: An Old Song. A treat!--Kirkus This premier illustrator offers a glorious new treat. From the Back Cover. Many small pictures on each page. Jun 19, 2015 - Explore Jamie Cline's board "Peter Spier", followed by 258 people on Pinterest. Peter Spier is a fantastic illustrator, and this book is some of his best work. | 3-7 years Peter Spier's Circus by Peter Spier 3.97 avg rating — 145 ratings — published 1992 — 8 editions Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create--and Peter Spier's signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page--this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure. 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