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The Snowy Day
Book • 1962
This celebrated classic, published in 1962, tells the story of Peter, a young boy who experiences the magic of his first snowfall.
The book beautifully depicts Peter's small adventures in the deep snow, including making snowmen, snow angels, and attempting to bring the snow inside.
It is notable for being the first modern children's book to feature an African-American protagonist and has been praised for its simple yet powerful storytelling and innovative illustrations.
The book has been shared by generations of readers and remains a must-have for every child's bookshelf.
The book beautifully depicts Peter's small adventures in the deep snow, including making snowmen, snow angels, and attempting to bring the snow inside.
It is notable for being the first modern children's book to feature an African-American protagonist and has been praised for its simple yet powerful storytelling and innovative illustrations.
The book has been shared by generations of readers and remains a must-have for every child's bookshelf.
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Mentioned by Anne Carroll Moore as one of the most checked-out books in the NYPL.

Goodnight Nobody [rebroadcast]
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as the most borrowed book from the New York Public Library, having been borrowed 485,000 times.


Matt Parker

098 = Something Blue and Diamond Birthdays Too
Mentioned as one of the 10 most checked out books in the history of the New York Public Library.

Goodnight Nobody
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in the context of comparing Ibram X. Kendi's writing style to the illustrations in Keats' book.


John McWhorter

John McWhorter on MLK's Message, Fixing Our Culture's Focus on Race, and Nasty Words | Ep. 100