The Snowy Day, Hardcover/Ezra Jack Keats

Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snow Day . 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 int eh 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."-- Barnes & Noble "Ezra Jack Keats's classic The Snowy Day , winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal, pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow."-- Publisher's Weekly "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."-- Amazon.com