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The Snowy Day - Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowy Day
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Celebrate a major anniversary of a true classic! 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. The Snowy Day transformed children's literature with its pioneering portrayal of an African-American child and the... show more
Celebrate a major anniversary of a true classic! 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. The Snowy Day transformed children's literature with its pioneering portrayal of an African-American child and the charming story and artwork that won it the Caldecott Medal. Fifty years later, Viking proudly celebrates Peter's adventure in this very special edition. Featuring eight pages of bonus material and a festive cover, this oversized edition of Keats's beloved book is a must-have.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9780670012701 (067001270X)
Publisher: Penguin
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
Series: Peter (#1)
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An Un-Calibrated Centrifuge
An Un-Calibrated Centrifuge rated it
5.0 The Snowy Day
I don't think I'd ever read this one before, but I'm glad I've read it now. The story is beautiful in its simplicity. The mixed-media illustrations look fresh fifty plus years later. This book is a great example of how white authors can produce great books about children of color. It does not have t...
Fayth Watkins' Favorite Classroom Books!
Fayth Watkins' Favorite Classroom Books! rated it
5.0 The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day is a book of what a boy named Peter does on a snowy day. Students can fill in a making connections chart of what Peter does on a snowy day from the book and what they would do on a snowy day. This book is a level 2.5 on the accelerated reader leveling system.
Books for Future K-6 Students
Books for Future K-6 Students rated it
4.5 The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowy Day is a level J on the Fountas and Pinnell reading level scale. The Snowy Day is about a boy named Peter who realizes that it has snowed while we was sleeping. To celebrate, he puts on his red snow suit and goes outside to play. He runs into some challenges though, like being hit by a sno...
Mrs. Pinson's Library
Mrs. Pinson's Library rated it
5.0 The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day is a fun book that most students can relate to in some way. The main character wakes up to a snowy day where a full day of adventure awaits him. The book lets readers see his adventure unfold. This book is amazing, because it supports the importance of allowing children to wonder and i...
Miss Lee's Library
Miss Lee's Library rated it
5.0 The Snowy Day
The Snowy Day is a well-known and popular children's book. It has beautiful abstract art throughout the whole book. It is about a young girl who plays outside in the snow. This would be a good read aloud for grades 1st-2nd. This would be a perfect book to read during the winter. The students could w...
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