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The Snowy Day

This classic (1963) celebration of a snowfall in the city remains one of the loveliest children's books on any theme. (It is also noteworthy for its very big first: it was the first color picture book for young children to feature a small African-American hero.) On this happy morning, Willie wakes up to discover his familiar urban world transformed by a blanket of snow. We follow his little red-capped figure on a day of snowy discoveries. Keats's watercolor and cut-out images are spare and simply stunning. This was the first in the author's series of books about Willie's adventures, all of which we love and heartily recommend.

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