Peter Spier

Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included.

Three-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin both reads and sings this timeless folk song. The book by Peter Spier provides the springboard for the familiar song, about a fox who forages for food in the village to bring to his family back in the den. Young listeners will delight in this exceptional new recording of the popular Caldecott Honor Book. A Live Oak Media audio production.

Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, Christmas.

When a new friend gives Hans and his sister Gretel enough money for one pair of ice skates, Hans insists that Gretel enter the grand skating competition, while he approaches the great Doctor who consents to try to restore their father's memory.