The Snowy Day (Paperback With CD) (Live Oak Readalongs)

Keats, Ezra Jack

ISBN 10: 1591127459 ISBN 13: 9781591127451

Publisher: Live Oak Media (NY), 1982

Synopsis

The first book he both wrote and illustrated, this Caldecott Medal-winning classic by Ezra Jack Keats was inspired by the photograph of a small boy in Life Magazine which Mr. Keats hung on his studio wall. Full of wonder, this universal favorite captures the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall.

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Review:

The Snowy Day, a 1963 Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keats's illustrations, using cut-outs, watercolors, and collage, are strikingly beautiful in their understated color and composition. The tranquil story mirrors the calm presence of the paintings, and both exude the silence of a freshly snow-covered landscape. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures--experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for the next day. Awakening to a winter wonderland is an ageless, ever-magical experience, and one made nearly visceral by Keats's gentle tribute.

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"--yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. It's as unique and special as a snowflake.

Book Description:

Waking up to a world of snowy white - what could be better? Young Peter can't wait to jump in his snowsuit and run out to explore. There are snowmen to build, snowballs to pack, mountains to climb, and snowbanks to collapse in - to carve a snow angel! And when the day is done, there's a dark night of dreams and drifting snow, and a new snowy day to awake to. No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day, winner of the Caldecott Medal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Live Oak Media (NY)
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 1591127459
• ISBN 13: 9781591127451
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Keats Ezra Jack