Item: We the People
Rating: 5.00
Author: cherryblossommj

by Peter Spier

The US Constitution brought to life for young readers!

In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
• An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
• The complete text of the Constitution
• The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
• A historical reproduction of the original document

Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American classroom, library, and home.

★ “A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution.” —Booklist, starred review

“A celebration of America’s diversity.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.” —Publishers Weekly

I snatched up the chance to see this eGalley as soon as I saw the availability without even thinking. Later, when I loaded up the file and added the details to Goodreads, I realized this is one of the Peter Spier books I actually own. I bought the 2014 jacketed hardcover reprint edition of which this paperback is a reprint of as well. I love our hardcover copy, but I relish the space-saving of which a paperback copy would permit on my stuffed glorious bookshelves.

The colors are so vibrant and the story is so telling. It is merely a wordless picture book with the simple words of the preamble shared a phrase at a time. So many details are provided in the back with details and historical information perfect for the educational application. Peter Spier books will never go out of fashion in my mind and I'd love to have them all.

I read a 2020 digital eGalley via Edelweiss. I also own a 2014 hardcover.

Reading updates

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1 March, 2020: Finished reading

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Started reading

6 March, 2020: Finished reading

6 March, 2020: Reviewed