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CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The magic and wonder of winter’s first snowfall is perfectly captured in this classic seasonal picture 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 1963 Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition. The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures--experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for the next day. Awakening to a winter wonderland is an ageless, ever-magical experience, and one made nearly visceral by Keats's gentle tribute.

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.

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“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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 1976
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140501827
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140501827
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.4 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.44 x 8.94 x 0.19 inches
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Picture Puffin Books
  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars (10,979)

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Customers find this children's book delightful, with a simple story that captures the joy and magic of snow. The illustrations receive praise for their collage art work, and customers appreciate that it's easy to read and can be enjoyed multiple times. They value its educational value as a reading lesson, and one customer notes it serves as a great teaching tool for kids.
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264 customers mention content, 261 positive, 3 negative
Customers find this children's book delightful and great for young kids, with many mentioning that their grandchildren and nephews love it.
Love ! Love! Will be a family heirloom....Read more
...I read this to my children and now I read it to my grandson, and he loves it as well. Truly a classicRead more
My kids love this book. It is a very simple and innocent book to read along too. Kids love it as a bedtime story! Illustrations are great as well.Read more
Delightful and Great for young readers. An Excellent read for grown ups to little childrenRead more
166 customers mention story, 158 positive, 8 negative
Customers love the story of this children's book, describing it as delightful and simple, with wonderful illustrations that capture the joy and magic of snow.
We read this every time it's snowing. Great story. Makes a walk in the snow a real adventure. When I see a kid in a red hat I think of this book!Read more
Cute story and vivid colors on the pages pages however the back cover has completely peeled off....Read more
Beautiful story including lots of noun and action vocabulary. Wonderful illustrations that keep kids engaged.Read more
Classic story whose main character is a child between 6-8, I guess. Features people of color. Excellent winter book.Read more
83 customers mention illustrations, 80 positive, 3 negative
Customers love the illustrations in this book, praising their majestic and award-winning nature, with one customer particularly noting the super interesting collage artwork.
Beautiful illustrations and cute story. My 2 year old daughter loves this book!...Read more
This book is beautifully illustrated. Great gift for winter time occasions. A nice book to have in a family library.Read more
Great story with wonderful illustrations. The colors are bright and kids find it easy to read and turn the pages.Read more
...The illustrations are great but the story line was very disappointing.Read more
57 customers mention enjoyable, 55 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun snowy day story that is fun to read aloud, with one customer noting it brings joy to both children and parents alike.
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...Who wouldn't want a red snow suit after reading this playful book? I love the stylized pictures and how it encourages exploring the world around....Read more
...A fun read about a child's day of joy in the snow. Delightful.Read more
...It is very entertaining. It was a quick read and enjoyable. Also the illustrations were marvelous!Read more
47 customers mention readability, 46 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book highly readable, with children loving to be read to from it and finding it easy to follow.
...This book is a great read with good pictures and great narration.Read more
Great read aloud with many fun activities found online to be paired with it.Read more
My 3 year old LOVES this book. It is a classic and it's a great read about winter.Read more
this is a great beginners read. Love the photography....Read more
33 customers mention educational, 32 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book educational, noting it can be used as a reading lesson and as a teaching tool for kids. One customer mentions it captures the experience of being very young, while another notes its unique ability to transform words and art into captivating children's stories.
This book is great to make up reading activities for. Sequencing. History. Science. Rhymning. Great for kindergarten through third grade.Read more
I love this book as it has so many messages, meanings and teaches so much! We buy this every year for our daycare book exchange....Read more
...my students loved learning how a little boy uses his imagination with the snow. it brings back so many memories of my childhood.Read more
...Simple story, has a little bit of teaching in it, and the board book version is perfect for my toddler.Read more
32 customers mention snowy experience, 31 positive, 1 negative
Customers love how the book captures the experience of a snowy day, describing the awesomeness of a child's first day of discovering snow.
Fun snowy day book, appreciating the uniqueness of winter weatherRead more
...I have bought numerous copies to give to children. The wonder of the snow...and the warm love between mother and child are delightful.Read more
...The drawings are distinctive and bring you through Peter's snowy day in the city. It's a nice book to wind down storytime before bed.Read more
We read this every time it's snowing. Great story. Makes a walk in the snow a real adventure. When I see a kid in a red hat I think of this book!Read more
27 customers mention simplicity, 25 positive, 2 negative
Customers appreciate the simplicity of the book, describing it as a wonderful masterpiece with clear forms and a simple concept that is suitable for all ages.
...The story, like the art work, is simple and straightforward, perfectly suited for toddlers and young children....Read more
Classic book and board book is easy to read and sturdyRead more
My kids love this book. It is a very simple and innocent book to read along too. Kids love it as a bedtime story! Illustrations are great as well.Read more
wonderful snow book! easy to follow & realistic. also teaches about snow melting when in warm temps, how it feels to be the smallest kid on the blockRead more
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