The Snowy Day

No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than . 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 d No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than .

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."- "Ezra Jack Keats's classic , winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."- "The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer.

According to  magazine,  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."-Amazon.com