Peter Spier's Christmas Author:Peter Spier From the cover flap: — Christmas! For many people, the word alone conjures up images of cold, starry nights, snowmen in the front yard, and gifts in bright wrappings piled beneath the tree. But for children, Christmas means more than all this. More than any other holiday, Christmas means excitement, anticipation, mystery - and an interminable wai... more »t until the first rays of sunlight shine through the bedroom window on Christmas morning.
With over 90 full-color paintings, Peter Spier captures the spirit and joy of this favorite holiday. He follows three young children and their parents as they send out greeting cards, make decorations for the house, visit Santa Claus at a local department store, and buy the perfect Christmas tree. As the day gets closer, Father hangs the mistletoe, Mother arranges the garland, and the children make cookies to bring to neighbors. Finally, Christmas Day arrives with an exchange of gifts, dinner with grandparents, and carols sung around the piano. More than portrayal of the preparation for and celebration of a holiday, this wordless picture book is a warm and nostalgic look at a family and a very special time of year.« less