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The Snowy Day | 
| Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Puffin
Category: Book
List Price: $6.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 4472
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7 x 0.2
ISBN: 0140501827
Dewey Decimal Number: 823
EAN: 9780140501827
ASIN: 0140501827
Publication Date: October 28, 1976
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Amazon.com Review
PIThe Snowy Day/I, 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. PThe book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to IHorn Book/I magazine, IThe Snowy Day/I 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.
Product Description
"In this book sparkling with atmosphere, a small boy experiences the joys of a snowy day. The brief, vividly expressed text points out his new awareness."--The Horn Book. A Caldecott Honor Book. Full color.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 76 more reviews...
 Absolutely timeless September 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So this is pretty much one of the best books ever written. The story is sweet and magical in the way of nature, and the pictures are just to die for with Keats' imaginative and surprisingly expressive design that still has not quite been beaten since. The book, story and pictures together, provides a warm, homey feeling that immediately shows a life. Keats deserved this Caldecot.
Great story. September 24, 2008
I remember reading this and Whistle for Willy as a child. I was very happy to share these stories with my son. We both enjoy the unique illustrations and the easy to follow storyline. Classic.
 Childhood memories August 15, 2008
My mom read to me every night as a child and our library of children's books were immense. I have vivid memories of approx 10 books out of hundreds and this is one of them. I agree with another reviewer that this book captures the quiet and stillness of a snowy winter day in the city. It is a simple book but my daughter loves it as much as I did back in the 80's. br /The other notable books from my childhood werebr /br /Harold and the purple crayonbr /br /Animaliabr /br /Goodnight Moonbr /br /Runaway bunnybr /br /Go! Dog Go!br /br /And this whole monster series that I can not recall the exact names of....something like Monsters ABC and one about manners....I dunno.br /br /I really love Snowy Day though...
More than a snowy day April 27, 2008
Ezra Jack Keats crosses social and cultural boundaries in this book when he creates a story where the hero is a black boy in a big city. The book is a vibrant story of a little boy named Peter and the excitement of the first snow of the season. br /br /The story is simple and easy to read, but the illustrations are what bring this book to life. Ezra Jack Keats uses collage and marbling techniques to illustrate this book. The vibrant colors help us with the mood of the story. When Peter is happy the sky is a brilliant blue, but then he becomes angry and the sky turns black. We can sense Peter's excitement when the sky is grey with swirls. Keats uses the colors and textures of his illustrations to set the mood and help us understand the story. br /br /The Snowy Day is a Caldecott winner from 1963. This picture book would be perfect for any child in early childhood. In addition, an elementary teacher may use this book with older students (grades 2-5) as an example of how illustrations can set the mood. In addition this book would make a great think aloud on making predictions, connections, or asking yourself questions. br /
A Timeless Classic April 17, 2008
I had long forgotten this book from my childhood, and when a friend recently brought a copy over as a gift for my daughter, I gasped in delight.br /The memories came flooding back as I turned each page to reveal the familiar artwork, still as fresh and engaging as it was so many years ago. br /I hope my daughter grows to love this book as much as I did as a child, and I'm so excited to have been re-introduced to such a fantastic story.
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