The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
Michelle Obama
[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. He’s a kid just being a kid, and that’s enough. - Michelle Obama
Don Cheadle
Love love love this book!! - Don Cheadle
+
2
All books

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Ezra Jack Keats
By
Ezra Jack Keats
4.2
4070
ratings on Goodreads

In the heart of a snowy cityscape, where the white of winter blankets everything in sight, "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats unfolds the simple yet profound adventures of a young boy named Peter. This timeless narrative captivates the essence of childhood wonder and the boundless curiosity that comes with the first snowfall. Through Peter's eyes, readers venture into a world transformed by snow, where ordinary objects become extraordinary and every footprint tells a story. Keats masterfully employs vibrant collage illustrations and sparse, evocative text to bring to life the silent, magical realm that only winter can unveil. Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, "The Snowy Day" is a testament to the beauty of the world seen anew through youthful exploration. It's not just a story about snow, but a celebration of the joy and hope that the season brings to the heart of a child. This book stands as a pioneering beacon of diversity in children's literature, featuring the day-to-day wonders of Peter, a young black protagonist, thereby marking a significant moment in publishing history. For generations, readers have found a friend in Peter and a reflection of their own awe and delight in the simple magic that a snowy day brings.

Read more
Released
1962
5 Nov
Length
32
Pages

2

recommendations

recommendation

Love love love this book!! - Don Cheadle
[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. He’s a kid just being a kid, and that’s enough. - Michelle Obama
One winter morning Peter woke up and looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see.
— Ezra Jack Keats, The Snowy Day

Similar recommendations

View all
Atlas Shrugged
23
people
person
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
18
people
person
Siddhartha
Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse
16
people
person
Snow Crash
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
15
people
person
1984
1984
George Orwell
14
people
person
The Fountainhead
14
people
person
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
11
people
person
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoevsky
10
people
person
Brave New World
Brave New World
Aldous Huxley
10
people
person
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
10
people
person

This site is part of Amazon’s Associates Program. Purchasing books recommended by successful individuals through my links earns us a small commission, helping keep the site running, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our site!