The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day is a Caldecott Medal Winner and a #1 National Bestseller. The magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall are perfectly captured in this classic seasonal picture book, celebrated by generations of readers. It makes for a beautiful gift during the holiday season!

This beloved story is also New York Public Library's #1 book on the list of "Top Check Outs of All Time" and is featured as one of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books.

The Snowy Day pays homage to the wonder and pure pleasure a child experiences when the world is blanketed in snow, as noted by Publishers Weekly.

One snowy morning, a little boy named Peter puts on his snowsuit and steps out of his house into a winter wonderland. He is captivated by how the snow has transformed his world and spends the day making snow angels, building a snowman, sliding down slick mountains, and much more. By the time he comes inside, Peter thinks his adventures in the snow are over. But when he wakes up the next morning, he realises that new snowfall has covered the earth once more!

Universal in its appeal, this treasured story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that curiosity forever. The Snowy Day is perfect for reading together on a cosy winter day.