The Snowy Day
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 toHorn Bookmagazine,The  Snowy Daywas "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.