The Snowy Day Board Book

<b>The magic and wonder of winter&#146;s first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat&#146;s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners a must-have for every child&#146;s bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.</b><br> <br> <b>New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of &#147;Top Check Outs of All Time&#148;</b><br><br> 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 Peter&#146;s small adventures in the deep deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.<br> &#160;<br> Ezra Jack Keats was also&#160;the creator of such classics as <i>Goggles</i> <i>A Letter to Amy</i> <i>Pet Show!</i> <i>Peter&#146;s Chair</i> and <i>A Whistle for Willie</i>.<br> &#160;<br> (This book is also available in Spanish as <i>Un dia de nieve.</i>)<br> &#160;<br><br> <b>Praise for <i>The Snowy Day</i>:</b><br> &#147;Keats made Peter&#146;s world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more&#151;a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just <i>be</i> outside surrounded by snow that&#146;s begging to be enjoyed.&#148; &#151;<i>The Atlantic</i><br>&#160;<br> &#147;Ezra Jack Keats&#146;s classic <i>The Snowy Day</i> winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow.&#148;&#151;<i>Publisher&#146;s Weekly</i>