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The Snowy Day (精装)
by Ezra Jack Keats
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Award-winning books, Story, Ages 0-3, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 98.00
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¥ 88.00
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MSL rating:
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| MSL Pointer Review:
Mr. Keats' gentle, engaging text captures the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall and the essence of the child in all of us on a snowy day. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
If you don't know the name Ezra Jack Keats, then you just might miss out on one of the ultimate treasures of the literary world. This simple story of young Peter is a delight to read any time of the year as the protagonist wakes up to a snow-filled scene that he explores and enjoys. He even tries to capture a bit to bring home! Read this with your young ones as they anticipate the coming season or read it by the fire as you dry your feet after a winter day. |
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Beatrice Izzey (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
After all these years, the pictures, text, and message still endure. The art has not become dated, nor has the language. Proof that "less is more" means a classic story. The extra good aspect is that this book features an African American urban boy as a main character without making a big deal of it. That is a big deal, considering in most children's books if there are any minority characters, they are featured as peripheral side characters. In fact, I remember this book fondly from my childhood, and only after buying it, as an older mom, for my two year old did I realize that the main character is urban and from a minority group. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
The little boy named Peter made footprints in the snow. He made a new track with a stick, He hit a tree and snow came on his head! He put a snowball in his pocket but it melted. He took off his snow gear and took a bath and went to bed. He had a dream there was no snow. In the morning, the snow was still there! I like this book because the snowball melted in his pocket and it was so funny when he hit the tree with the stick. This book has good colors and pictures. |
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E. R. Bird (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
When I was a child I loved (and still do) stories that took place in the big cities. Keats never draws an inordinate amount of attention to Peter's surroundings. So while you won't see skyscrapers or taxi cabs, there's a distinctly urban feel to the lay of the land. The text is nice and easy for the youngsters to understand. As for the cut-outs, they're a delight to look at. Picture books featuring cut-outs may be remembered best as belonging to such artists as Eric Carle or Leo Lionni, but I consider Mr. Keats to be the granddaddy of the art form. Aside from the beauty of the landscaping in these pictures, I loved the papers used in the book. The section in which Peter sits on the snow, a snowball embedded on his chest, the black sky is a-swirl in greens, blues, and browns. When Peter slides down a snow covered embankment, the sky is then a delightful twisty series of white smoke-like curlicues. And Peter's home itself is eloquently rendered. From the wrought iron bed frame to the multicolored wallpaper and tiles that enhance the setting, the book is the best possible combination of elegance and realism. If it came out today, The Snowy Day wouldn't garner an overly enthusiastic response from publishers and critics, which isn't to say that it's unworthy of the praise already received. As I've tried to show, the book is a wonderful amalgamation of text, pattern, and emotion. One of the finest books written for children, and a great evocative story. (E. R. Bird, Manhattan, NY) |
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Crystal Bauer (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
As a student at West Virginia State College I was required to view a Caldecott Metal winning book. The Snowy Day captured the child in me. Peter wakes up to find that snow covers everything. He is so excited. He dresses and runs outside. He builds a snowman and makes a snow angel. He is in a magical world of imagination. He tries to save a snowball by putting it in his pocket only to find it had melted. Overnight he dreams the snow has all melted only to awaken to another magical day of the winter wonderland. This book with its beautiful illustrations captures the excitement of winter through a child's eyes. |
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Roz Levine (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
"One winter morning Peter woke up and looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see..." Peter can't wait to jump into his snowsuit and run outside. There are footprints to make and watch as he walks along, snowmen to build, and angels to carve into the snow with his arms and legs. There are mountains of heaping snow to climb and then slide down, again and again, snowballs to pack, and snowball fights among the bigger kids to watch. And after a long cold, wonderful day outside, there are warm and cozy snow dreams to dream until he wakes the next morning to another fun-filled snowy day... Originally published in 1963, Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day is still as fresh and inviting today, as it was forty years ago. Mr. Keats' gentle, engaging text captures the essence of the child in all of us on a snowy day, and is complemented by his simple, expressive and evocative, award winning illustrations. Together, word and art brings all the wonder, magic, and imaginative possibilities of a big snowfall to life on the page. Perfect for preschoolers, The Snowy Day is a captivating treasure, to read and share now with friends and family and future generations in the years to come. A MUST for all home libraries, this is a timeless classic that shouldn't be missed. |
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J. Smith (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
We just had our first snowfall of the year, and so of course we HAD to pull out this book to read again. It got the kids (mine are 3 and 5) all excited to go play outside. Evocative and innovative artwork really captures the wonderful fun of children playing in snow. It is simple, which is great for young readers. The lilting verse makes for a very soothing story at bedtime. On a side note, I also like that the little boy in the story is black--that he just IS black, with no stereotypes present. It does not matter that he is black, as far as the story's meaning. I appreciate this subtle nudging toward accepting "differences" as being an everyday, unnoticeable occurrence. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I was starting fourth grade in a new school in 1974. My haven had always been the school library where I could escape and that was where I discovered "The Snowy Day". Hence, all of these years have passed and I still cherish the story so much. It was the first book I had read with an African-American child as the center of the story. The pictures were illuminating as I looked into another 'real' world, one that I could relate to but I believed it to be magical at the same time. I had read many books prior to The Snowy Day but this book was the embarkment of a continuing adventure with books. I recommend this book to everyone. Mr. Keats has left an indelible print in my soul and for that I shall be forever grateful. |
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Rebecca Penning (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This is a nice book for younger readers to enjoy. The size of the book seems very fitting for this kind of picture book and the age level that it is intended for. Its binding is of good quality along with the type of paper which is used for the book. The cover of the book will catch the eyes of the younger readers and encourage them to choose that particular story to look at. This story does include African Americans in the book, but race is never mentioned. This is appropriate because at this age level, children aren't quite ready to understand the concept of racial prejudices and differences in our world. The idea of presenting the characters in a different color from the visual "white" type of character seems to be suitable since children are aware at this stage that not all people are the same color. The author's choice of media, the use of collage, and the bright acryllic paints are a great addition to the book. They really help tell the story to the children. This utilization of color helps to extend the meaning of the story to its audience of children. There is an authenticity established by the illustrations, which are used, in the book. It makes the story stand alone from other picture books, which is no wonder that this book won a Caldecott Medal. After reading this story to your students, explain what the word collage means. Have various colors of construction paper torn ahead of time. Let the students make their own collage with the pieces of paper by gluing them onto a big sheet of poster board. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I will never forget the gentleness of this book. The quiet exploration of the child, the joy of playing without the disruptions of others. This is a beautiful book, simple and dignified in its illustrations. I loved this book when it was first read to me as a kindergarten student. I hope that every young child has the opportunity to venture into the wonders of a new fallen snow through the timeless work of Ezra Jack Keats. |
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