The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is the beautifully illustrated simple story of a young boy named Peter who lives in the city and wakes up to snow. Keats depicts his adventures through the snow in his bright red jacket.
Winner of 1963 Caldecott Medal
Genre: Picture Book, Early Reader, Realistic Fiction
Themes: Winter, City Life, Exploration
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