The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats
Viking, 1962
I know there is not snow in our backyard, but it is so dang cold outside. It is even possible we'll get snow in the Pacific Northwest this week, a twice-yearly event (in a typical winter). This beloved book was a gift to Mirette from my sister. Although I've read other books by Ezra Jack Keats, this is hands-down my favorite. How could you not fall in love with this book? It is so sweet and simple. It depicts the love many of us feel for that snowy day, school cancelled, the thrill of looking out the window, the sense of mystery and curiosity that I still feel when the land is blanketed by fresh snow. It is made all the sweeter with a daughter to share it with.
Rest assured, I'll be reading some biographies and sharing more on all the cool stuff Mr. Keats brought to the world of books, but for now, here's some links specific to The Snowy Day.
The Snowy Day discussion guide:
The Snowy Day video game:
A first grade's The Snowy Day project:
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