The Snowy Day

This is an easy review to write, as there is nothing I dislike about "The Snowy Day." Although it was published in 1962, it is still as fresh and new as, well, newly-fallen snow. Keats knew how to tell a story well, in both words and through his beautiful and colorful images. It is a perfect children's book, because it is written from their point of view, imbued with their unalloyed sense of wonder and enchantment. Most importantly, I think, is that Keats' main character, Peter, is a little African-American boy, who lives in an urban setting. Peter is neither caricatured nor is he a symbol of or vehicle for speaking about social issues, which would have been very easy to do at the time it was written. Instead, it is a timeless story about a young child discovering snow for the first time and trying to understand its mysterious nature. Although Peter does not fully comprehend snow, he enjoys experiencing it just the same. In simple and direct prose, Keats captures and conveys what it is like to be very young and to encounter the beauty and mystery of the natural world, even in an urban setting. I plan to read this book to the younger children in my church's Sunday school...but it's really for me.

This is delightfully simple story about a boy’s adventures on a snowy day. It’s a universal story of childhood wonder and fun, artfully illustrated. It’s a perennial favorite for generations with good reason. It belongs in the pantheon of Children’s literature.

Nice story, good pictures.

The snowy day is great read for kids especially Black kids

A classic! Absolutely adorable book with a very cute art style. Got for a baby shower.

Love the book I bought 2 my son works with teens with autism they really like books I’ll give the other one to my granddaughter for her to read to the kids in her life

One of my childhood favorites, so pleased to pass it along to my great grands. Nice quality reproduction.

Favorite winter book for all ages. Nice pictures. Favorite author as well.

Like we all like when snow comes and how it cover all the things ,landscape into white sheet of bright light when sun shines through each snow particle. This book teaches who child can learn about the adventure in snow, fun games and snow disappear when melts into water. Such a sweet story where every child goes through same thing in there life once. As to recognize how nature wonderfully create all small and tiny pieces into our Beautiful World. Introduction to Snow and how does snow disappear as it melt into water.Every child is curious to these small things and this book made it so easy with story to understand about snow.

Bought this as a board book for a young relative of mine. I had this book as a small child and remember loving it!

Bello e colorato ovviamente in inglese

Vor allem durch die Geschehnisse der letzten Wochen in den USA ist uns bewusst geworden, dass wir genau 0 Bücher haben, in denen auch Kinder mit anderen ethnischen Hintergründen vorkommen. Es ist bewiesen, dass die Bevorzugung der eigenen "Farbe" schon im Säuglingsalter beginnt und Kinder auch schon im Kleinkindalter lieber mit Anderen spielen die ihnen am ähnlichsten sind, so beginnt Rassismus. Es ist aber auch schon belegt, dass man dem entgegen wirken kann, indem man Kinder von Anfang an multikulturellen "Möglichkeiten" aussetzt. Gesagt, getan, Bücher, Filme, Spiele gesucht und gekauft die auch endlich mal andere Kinder in den Vordergund rücken. Unser 2 Jähriger sieht endlich auch afrikanische, asiatische, indische, etc. Kinder die ihre Abenteuer erleben und Geschichten erzählen. Er sieht, dass es normal ist, und dass es mehr als "nur" uns gibt. Dieses Buch ist ein kleines Buch mit Kartonseiten die bestimmt viel aushalten. Man kann sie auch schon einem kleinen Kind schenken. Es geht um Peter, der das erste Mal Schnee erlebt und sich Abenteuer vorstellt. Es ist sehr süß gemacht und wir werden definitiv wieder Bücher von diesem Autor kaufen. Unser Sohn liebt Bücher, er hat das Buch bekommen und er hat gleich nach dem fertig lesen wieder zum Anfang geblättert und von Vorne angefangen. Er liebt Peters Abenteuer und ich freue mich schon sehr auf die nächsten Bücher die wir bestellt haben.

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story that perfectly captures the joy and wonder of a child experiencing a snowy day. Pros: ✅ Beautiful, Timeless Illustrations – The artwork is simple yet striking, with bold colors and unique textures that make every page a delight. ✅ Relatable & Wholesome Story – The book follows Peter, a young boy exploring his neighborhood after a snowfall. His adventures, from making footprints to building snowmen, resonate with children and evoke nostalgia in adults. ✅ Encourages Imagination & Exploration – The story inspires kids to engage with nature and find joy in simple moments. ✅ Diverse Representation – First published in 1962, this book was groundbreaking for featuring an African American child as the protagonist in a mainstream picture book. It remains an important and inclusive classic. ✅ Perfect for Young Readers – The language is simple, making it a great choice for early readers or bedtime stories. Cons: ⚠️ A Quick Read – The book is fairly short, so some kids might want more story time. However, its charm makes it easy to read over and over again. Final Verdict: ⭐ 5/5 Stars – The Snowy Day is a must-have classic for any child’s library. It’s a gentle, joyful, and beautifully illustrated book that perfectly captures the excitement of winter. Whether for a bedtime story or a cozy winter read, this book is a wonderful addition to any collection!