{"product_id":"the-star-spangled-banner-9780440406976","title":"The Star-Spangled Banner","description":"\u003cb\u003eA book for every patriotic American kid! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNever before has the riveting American saga of \"The Star-Spangled Banner\" been so beautifully and thoroughly presented. This info-packed story of our national anthem includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ Illustrated lyrics\u003cbr\u003e★ The fascinating history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words\u003cbr\u003e★ Musical notation\u003cbr\u003e★ Historical images\u003cbr\u003e★ A reproduction of Key's original manuscript \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaldecott Medalist Peter Spier's magnificent tribute takes readers from our anthem's turbulent origins at the Battle of Baltimore through the flag's significance in modern-day America. It's a must-have for every American family's library. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ A Bank Street Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e★ An \u003ci\u003eAmerican Bookseller\u003c\/i\u003e Pick of the Lists \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Spier . . . is one of our finest creators of children's books alive.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Beautifully illustrated by the award-winning artist.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER SPIER\u003c\/b\u003e was one of America's most popular and renowned children's illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors: \u003ci\u003eNoah's Ark\u003c\/i\u003e won the Caldecott Medal and\u003ci\u003e The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night\u003c\/i\u003e is a Caldecott Honor Book. His book \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded the Christopher medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for \"outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50692755652882,"sku":"9780440406976","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_49367f97-e7f2-4134-b173-34e97cad853d.jpg?v=1734132240","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-star-spangled-banner-9780440406976","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}