Publisher Description

Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snow Day . Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The adventures of a little boy int eh city on a very snowy day. "Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder and beauty a snowy day can bring to a small child."-- Barnes & Noble "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 "The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to Horn Book magazine, The Snowy Day was 'the very first full-color picture book to feature a small black hero'--yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake."-- Amazon.com

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Winner of the Caldecott Medal, The Snowy Day celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of the very first snowfall. Young Peter can't wait to jump into his snowsuit and explore, for there are snowmen to build and snowballs to pack, and snowbanks for carving a snow angel! A favorite of millions, The Snowy Day will continue to win new fans in this sturdy board book edition designed for the very youngest readers.

Author Biography

Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) grew up in Brooklyn and spent most of his life in New York City. Given in his honor since 1986, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer and Illustrator awards recognize the most promising newcomers whose books reflect the tradition of Ezra Jack Keats.

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