The Snowy Day
Viking, 1962
In this Caldecott Award-winning book, a small boy named Peter experiences the joy of a snowy day. First published in 1962, this now-classic book broke the color barrier in mainstream children’s publishing. The vivid and ageless illustrations and text, beloved by several generations of readers, have earned a place in the pantheon of great American children’s literature.
Visit the Snowy Day playlist on the EJK Foundation YouTube channel
Look Beyond the Book
Celebrations
Snowy Day Celebrations
Here’s how the Keats classic is commemorated—in schools, parks, museums, and around the world
Games
The Snowy Day
Steer Peter through a downhill obstacle course
Read-alouds
The Snowy Day
All the magic of a winter day, in this version of the Keats classic
Activities & More
Let it Snow
The Snowy Day live-action film (and the heartwarming story behind it), cute claymation and marionettes, real snow, fake snow and paper crafts
Lesson Plans
The Art of Snow
Themes: Snow, Creative Play, Feelings, Discovery
Lesson Plans
A Flurry of Activities
Themes: Snow, Creative Play, Feelings, Discovery
Video Takes
Snowbound
Two dads bond with their daughters over a reading of The Snowy Day
