The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

by Peter Spier

Overview

A timeless folk song provides inspiration for some of the funniest, brightest drawings Peter Spier has ever produced. In the song, a fox forages for food in the village to bring to his family back in the den. The music is also included so everyone can sing along.

A Caldecott Honor Book, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780375972072
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	09/09/2014
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

On his arrival in the United States in 1952, PETER SPIER became one of this country's most popular and renowned illustrators. 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. 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. Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He 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 was an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017, at the age of 89.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A Caldecott Honor Book, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Editorial Reviews

A different interpretation of the nocturnal activities of foxes will delight readers in Mr. Spiers Caldecott Honor Book. It's based on a folk song that tells about a fox foraging for food for his family.

Children's Literature - Beverly Kobrin

PreS-Gr 3
This Caldecott Honor book (Doubleday, 1961) illustrated by Peter Spier tells the story of the old folk song, "The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night," about a fox who leaves his family to go to town in search of some dinner. He is successful at the farmer's house where he catches a grey goose and a duck. The fox is too fast for the farmer and his wife and manages to get his catch home where his family enjoys a delicious dinner. Read by incomparable children's entertainer Tom Chapin, the story is told at a nice lyrical pace. Subtle sound effects enhance the narration and bring to life Spier's beautiful illustrations that alternate between full color and black and white. As the book ends with the music and lyrics to the song, the reading of the story is followed by Chapin performing the song in all of its folksy glory. A fine addition to all collections for young children.
—Veronica SchwartzCopyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

[Spier's] finely detailed, action-packed New England autumn vistas are almost startlingly beautiful.

The New York Times Book Review - Maria Russo

A Caldecott Honor Book, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

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