{"product_id":"the-snowy-day-9780670867332","title":"The Snowy Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This celebrated classic has been shared by generations of readers and listeners, a must-have for every child's bookshelf and a perfect gift for the holiday season.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eNew York Public Library's #1 book on the list of \"Top Check Outs of All Time\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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's small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ezra Jack Keats was also the creator of such classics as \u003ci\u003eGoggles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Letter to Amy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePet Show!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeter's Chair\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Whistle for Willie\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e (This book is also available in Spanish, as \u003ci\u003eUn dia de nieve.\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Snowy Day\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Keats made Peter's world so inviting that it beckons us. Perhaps the busyness of daily life in the 21st century makes us appreciate Peter even more--a kid who has the luxury of a whole day to just \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e outside, surrounded by snow that's begging to be enjoyed.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Ezra Jack Keats's classic \u003ci\u003eThe Snowy Day\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEzra Jack Keats (1916-1983) is the Caldecott Medal winning author of The Snowy Day, which broke ground in 1962 as one of the first picture books for young children to portray a realistic, multi-cultural urban setting. Since its initial publication, The Snowy Day has come to be regarded as both a children's classic and one of the most important picture books ever written\/illustrated. Ezra Jack Keats' legacy lives on in the popularity of his most famous character, Peter--the star of The Snowy Day\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Whistle for Willie\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Peter's Chair\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e A Letter to Amy\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e Goggles, and others. Visit the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation online at www.ezra-jack-keats.org\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50568642167058,"sku":"9780670867332","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2e8fe8fa-a3bb-4530-bef3-49c981470b35.jpg?v=1748527939","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-snowy-day-9780670867332","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}