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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier

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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Paperback – Picture Book, July 1, 1994

Peter Spier

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · July 1, 1994

Reading lane: Fox Stories

This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is a spirited take on a classic American folk song.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Song in Color

A familiar folk song meets richly textured autumn pictures, inviting a close, unhurried look.

Come here for

  • A classic folk song seen anew in finely detailed autumn scenes
  • Moonlit river tones and crisp-leaf New England vistas

Expect

  • A wily fox’s nighttime roam, rendered with vivid color and texture
  • An image-rich take on a time-honored American song

Book Details

Authors
Peter Spier
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
July 1, 1994
Format
Paperback
Theme
Fox Stories · Foxes
Reading lane
Fox Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • Farm Animal Stories

  • Fox Stories

  • Music Stories

About This Book

This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is 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 Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, legendary illustrator Peter Spier went back to this time-honored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and...

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This Caldecott Honor book from beloved illustrator Peter Spier is 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 Over fifty years after he won a Caldecott Honor for The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night, legendary illustrator Peter Spier went back to this time-honored favorite in 2014 to paint the half of the book that was originally printed in black and white. In this glowing, restored 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.

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