The Snowy Day
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<b>The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child’s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.</b><br> <br><b>New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of “Top Check Outs of All Time”</b><br><br>In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.<br> <br>Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as <i>Goggles</i>, <i>A Letter to Amy</i>, <i>Pet Show!</i>, <i>Peter’s Chair</i>, and <i>A Whistle for Willie</i>.<br> <br>(This book is also available in Spanish, as <i>Un dia de nieve.</i>)<br> <br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Snowy Day</i>:</b><br>“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 <i>be</i> outside, surrounded by snow that’s begging to be enjoyed.” —<i>The Atlantic</i><br><br>"Ezra Jack Keats's classic <i>The Snowy Day</i>, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."—<i>Publisher's Weekly</i>
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