Ode to Snowtober

My fourth pick was a favorite of mine growing up and is now a favorite of Emma's too. I thought it was an appropriate pick after lats week's way-too-early snow storm.

4. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

This classic is celebrating it's 50th anniversary this year — a testament to how good it is. It's title says it all; it's about a little boy named Peter and his experience during a snowy day in the city. Keats does a wonderful job of capturing the serenity and beauty of a snowy day, yet does so through experiences and words a child can understand. He takes simple things like making footprints and snow angels seem magical. And he gives meaning to the story by making Peter too small to join the big boys' snow ball fight and having Peter worry about whether or not the snow will melt overnight. This book will forever be one of my favorites.