The Snowy Day

Written by Ezra Jack Keats

Part of the Peter series

A child's first snowy adventure captures the magic of winter's wonder.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 120,414 ratings

32 pages· 320 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Peter as he steps into a snowy world, discovering the magic and joy of winter's first snowfall. With each step, he explores the possibilities and wonders of a day blanketed in snow. Will he capture the enchantment forever? This timeless tale invites readers to experience the simple pleasures of a snowy day through Peter's eyes, celebrating the beauty and innocence of childhood. Perfect for cozy winter reading, this classic story continues to warm hearts and inspire imaginations, reminding us of the joy found in nature's quiet moments.

From the publisher

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 &amp;amp; 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