The snowy day
Record details
- ISBN: 0140501827
- ISBN: 9780140501827
- ISBN: 9780812422788
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Physical Description:
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 x 23 cm. - Publisher: Harmondsworth ; New York : Puffin Books, 1976.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | AD500 Lexile. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 2.5 0.5 6092. |
Awards Note: | Caldecott Medal, 1963. |
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Subject: | Snow Fiction |
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Available copies
- 32 of 34 copies available at Evergreen Indiana. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 34 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Plainfield-Guilford Twp PL - Plainfield | E FIC Keats (Text) | 31208913319291 | children picture book | Available | - |
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- Baker & Taylor
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. - Baker & Taylor
A small boy discovers that he can throw snowballs, make angels, and slide down hills in the fascinating world of snow - Penguin Putnam
The magic and wonder of winterâs first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keatâs Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every childâs bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.
New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of âTop Check Outs of All Timeâ
In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peterâs small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.
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Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as Goggles, A Letter to Amy, Pet Show!, Peterâs Chair, and A Whistle for Willie.
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(This book is also available in Spanish, as Un dia de nieve.)
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Praise for The Snowy Day:
âKeats made Peterâs world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even moreâa kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just be outside, surrounded by snow thatâs begging to be enjoyed.â âThe Atlantic
"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."âPublisher's Weekly - Random House, Inc.
Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal!
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy 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 in the 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."âBarnes & 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."âPublisher'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"âyet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake."âAmazon.comÂ