CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in this oversized seasonal board book celebrated by generations of readers—a beautiful gift for the holiday season!
New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of “Top Check Outs of All Time” • One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books
“The Snowy Day… pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow.”—Publishers Weekly
One snowy morning, a little boy named Peter puts on his snowsuit and steps out of his house into a winter wonderland. He is captivated by the way the snow has transformed his world, and spends the day making snow angels, building a snowman, sliding down slick mountains, and much more. By the time he comes inside, Peter thinks his adventures in the snow are over. But when he wakes up the next morning, he realizes that new snowfall has covered the earth once more!
Universal in its appeal, this treasured story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that curiosity forever. The Snowy Day is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.
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The Snowy Day, a Caldecott Medal-winning classic, captivates young readers with its enchanting story and beautiful illustrations. This full-sized board book is perfect for read-alouds and makes a great holiday gift. Ezra Jack Keats's timeless tale of a child's wonder in a snowy world continues to delight new generations.
"The illustrations and story are as fresh and timely as they were in the 60's." — Cynthia
"Beautiful illustrations and a sweet story." — Heather
"Simple, cute story that has helped prepare my toddler for winter ahead." — Cait
Reviews
Classic
"A classic story and the format is a bit bigger which is perfect for reading with grandparents!"
— Evelyn T. (5/5)
A classic for your collection
"A classic text that was ahead of its time and seems important to add to my personal collection, especially now. It's a great read!"
— Jane (5/5)
Great book
"Very cute calm Winter themed book for children. The artwork is beautiful and captivating. A favourite of my preschool class!"
— Grace (5/5)
Snowy day
"Timeless and gorgeous, better than most modern children’s books by far"
— Emma (5/5)
Classic!
"Real kid’s literature. Ezra Jack Keats in your read aloud collection is a must have for elementary teachers."
— Coralee (5/5)
A classic from my childhood
"I was so excited to buy and read this book to my son and it did not disappoint :)."
— Brianna (5/5)
Classic
"So happy to have found this special book for my granddaughter at Christmas. She is just under two years old and you can tell she enjoys the story of Peter and a snowy day."
— Grandma C. (5/5)
Classic. Great book.
"Bought as a gift for my 18 mos old and is one of his current favourites. My 3 yr old likes it as well."
— Selena (5/5)
Classic
"This is a classic must have for a complete library. Somewhat outdated but a great learning resource"
— Savvy1 (5/5)
Scintillating Snowy Synapses. . .
"This book ironically takes me back to warm snowy memories -- creating not only a nostalgia for those first steps of curiosity into winter exploration but also childhood wonderment. The simple illustrations complement the simple text beautifully -- artfully inviting the reader to look more carefully at the colours and words only to find they hold far more complexity and profundity than imagined. It is a classic children's book to be enjoyed again and again."
— JPVS (5/5)
Q&A
Appropriate for: Ages 0-2 Years
Published date: Oct 11, 2012
Language: English
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9780670013258
Dimensions:
10.88" W x
0.76" L x
9.31" H
Praise for The Snowy Day:
“Keats made Peter’s world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more—a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow that’s begging to be enjoyed.” —The Atlantic
"Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."—Publisher's Weekly
Ezra Jack Keats (1916–1983) is the Caldecott Medal winning author of The Snowy Day, which broke ground in 1962 as one of the first picture books for young children to portray a realistic, multi-cultural urban setting. Since its initial publication, The Snowy Day has come to be regarded as both a children’s classic and one of the most important picture books ever written/illustrated. Ezra Jack Keats’ legacy lives on in the popularity of his most famous character, Peter—the star of The Snowy Day,Whistle for Willie,Peter's Chair,A Letter to Amy,Goggles, and others. Visit the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation online at www.ezra-jack-keats.org
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