The Snowy Day (Little Novel-Ties)

The Snowy Day (Little Novel-Ties)
by Ezra Jack Keats, Garrett Christopher

The Snowy Day (Little Novel-Ties)
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Author: Ezra Jack Keats, Garrett Christopher
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-09
ISBN: 0767506863
Number of pages: 16
Publisher: Learning Links

Summary of The Snowy Day (Little Novel-Ties)

Peter wakes up one winter morning to find that snow has covered everything. This picture book won the Caldecott Medal in the US.

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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