num_pages: 32
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Snowy Day; UN Dia De Nieve
titlecomplete: The Snowy Day; UN Dia De Nieve
genres: Realistic Fiction, Storytime, Cultural, Childrens, Picture Books, Classics, African American, Adventure, Fiction, Christmas
ratings_count: 114376
series: Peter
awards: awardedAt: -220896000000
name: Caldecott Medal
publisher: Live Oak Media