The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day is the timeless, Caldecott Medal-winning picture book by Ezra Jack Keats that follows young Peter on a magical winter morning as he explores his city neighborhood blanketed in snow — making angels, building a snowman, and discovering the wonder of snowballs — in what became one of the first full-color picture books ever published to feature a realistic Black child as the hero. Since its publication in 1962, this landmark book has been the #1 most checked-out book in New York Public Library history and recognized as one of the most important picture books ever written. This hardcover edition is a beautiful choice for students and families because it is a timeless celebration of childhood wonder, a piece of American cultural history, and a book that told millions of children for the first time that a child who looked like them was worthy of a story.

Publishing Details

Author : Ezra Jack Keats

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 9.4 x 8.3 inches

Year Published: 1962

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Seasons, About POC, Community, Adventure