Peter Spier's Boats

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2010 Summer Program

Peter Spier crafted classic children’s books on American history, but he was born in Amsterdam. A love for ships and water is one of his favorite themes. Build Hendrika the cow, who traveled Holland’s canals. Construct a Thames sailing barge in the shadow of the London Bridge. Construct an Erie Canal boat. Fill Noah’s Ark with pairs of animals. Build a whale to rescue Jonah. All inspired by the loving detail in Mr. Spier’s art and stories.

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats


Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats

Peter Spier's Boats


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