![]() ![]() A simple, magical, heart-warming and ageless story. The novelty of messing about in a world transformed by snow is experienced anew by every generation of children and never loses the power to amaze and delight. The Snowy Day Board Book The magic and wonder of winters first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keats Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. Despite being over 50 years old, Peter’s story feels as fresh today as any contemporary picture book. Peter and his friend go out to play in the new snow. That night he dreams that the sun melts all the snow, but when he wakes up he finds that it has snowed again. Before he comes inside, he makes a snowball and puts it in his pocket. With colourful, collage-style illustrations and a central, black character, The Snowy Day broke new ground when it was first published in 1962. Peter wakes up to find it has snowed and goes out to play in it. But maybe having a snowball fight is something to save until he’s older. ![]() Lying down and moving his arms and legs makes the best angels and rolling the snow into balls makes a great snowman. ![]() When Peter wakes up one winter morning to find that the world has turned white, he can’t wait to put on his snowsuit and get out into the snow.įirst he experiments with making different shapes and tracks with his feet he turns his feet outwards, then turns his feet inwards, then drags his feet s-l-o-w-l-y along the ground to make a very long line. ![]()
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