Randolph Caldecott Medal
1 appearances
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Edition 41 (1978) Winner
Peter Spier
ピーター・スピアー
Pītā Supiā
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1927-06-06 （Amsterdam）
- Died
- 2017-04-27 （Port Jefferson, New York） age 89
- Nationality
- Dutch, American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Amsterdam, Netherlands → Broek in Waterland, Netherlands → United States
Career
- Occupations
- children's writer, illustrator
- Active Years
- 1950-2017
- Influenced By
- Jo Spier
- Nominations
- 1981 National Book Award Children's Nonfiction Finalist (People)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten | — | Fine Arts | — | 戦後 | Netherlands |
Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten
Fine Arts
Period:
戦後
Country:
Netherlands
Post-WWII
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Caldecott Medal | Noah's Ark | 絵本 | American Library Association | 受賞 |
| 1982 | National Book Award | Noah's Ark | 絵本（ペーパーバック） | National Book Foundation | 受賞 |
| 1978 | Lewis Carroll Shelf Award | Noah's Ark | — | — | 選出 |
| 1980 | Christopher Award | People | — | — | 受賞 |
| 1962 | Caldecott Honor | The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night | 絵本 | American Library Association | 名誉賞 |
Caldecott Medal
1978
Work:
Noah's Ark
Category:
絵本
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
受賞
National Book Award
1982
Work:
Noah's Ark
Category:
絵本（ペーパーバック）
Organization:
National Book Foundation
Result:
受賞
Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
1978
Work:
Noah's Ark
Result:
選出
Christopher Award
1980
Work:
People
Result:
受賞
Caldecott Honor
1962
Work:
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
Category:
絵本
Organization:
American Library Association
Result:
名誉賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Noah's Ark
1977 Picture BookA picture book depicting the story of Noah's Ark with detailed illustrations.
BibleFloodAnimals
The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
1961 Picture BookPicture book based on an old song about a fox's adventure.
Folk SongAdventure
People
1980 Nonfiction Picture BookA book about the diversity of people around the world.
DiversityHumanity
Adaptations
- [Animated TV Special] Disney's People (1995)
Bibliography
- Island City: Adventures In Old New York (1961)
- The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night (1961)
- London Bridge Is Falling Down! (1967)
- To Market! To Market! (1967)
- Noah's Ark (1977)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed illustrations using pen, ink, and watercolorHistorically accurate with humor
- Recurring Motifs
- Intricate backgroundsHidden humorous scenes
Health
-
WWII Imprisonment1940年代Imprisoned with father in camps; possible lasting impact.
Legacy
Created over 30 children's books, won Caldecott Medal, known for detailed illustrations.
Archives
- de Grummond Children's Literature Collection
In Popular Culture
- People adapted into Disney TV special
Trivia
- Son of Jewish illustrator Jo Spier; both imprisoned in WWII camps.
- Emigrated to US with family in 1950.