Ezra Jack Keats 9. Amazon. com Books. The Snowy Day, a 1. Caldecott Medal winner, is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. Keatss 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 Keatss gentle tribute. The book is notable not only for its lovely artwork and tone, but also for its importance as a trailblazer. According to Horn Book magazine, The Snowy Day was the very first full color picture book to feature a small black hero yet another reason to add this classic to your shelves. Its as unique and special as a snowflake. This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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