Title: The Snowy Day
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Illustrator: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Puffin
Year: 1976
ISBN: 978-0140501827
Genre: fiction
Topics: seasons, winter, multicultural, African American, snow
Age Group: 0-4
Awards:
Caldecott Medal (1963), A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1963),
Format:Picture book
One of the earliest picture books to feature a young African American character, this multicultural must-have is a true classic about a boy who discovers his first snowfall that blankets his town. He explores his way through the gentle scenes, discovering his deep footprints, making snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for tomorrow. The simply bold illustrations are gorgeous and the book ends with a comforting warm bath. This Caldecott winner is sure to continually celebrate the first snowfall of every year.
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