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sloanecanread's review against another edition
5.0
Pleasantly surprised that we liked this honestly because usually these classic books are kinda lame. Cute little story.
librarianinperiwinkle's review against another edition
5.0
How is it that I am today years old before I read this classic?? Or if I read it before, it was so many decades ago, I’ve entirely forgotten this sweet story of a little boy who goes out to play in the snow. Lovely! I’m so glad it was included in a pack of snow-themed books I bought for my kids through the Scholastic book program at school.
elorith's review against another edition
5.0
this is one of my favourite books of all times. i'm not sure i can articulate why, it just delights me.
mdevlin923's review against another edition
4.0
Peter wakes up one morning to find the entire city covered in snow. He spends the day exploring and playing until he arrives back at home, where he shares his adventures with his mother.
A classic that is hailed for being the first picture book with a black protagonist to win a major children's award. Although it was written by a white author, it is still impactful and influential. Be sure to include other, more contemporary books with black protagonists that are written by black authors on your bookshelf along with this one.
A classic that is hailed for being the first picture book with a black protagonist to win a major children's award. Although it was written by a white author, it is still impactful and influential. Be sure to include other, more contemporary books with black protagonists that are written by black authors on your bookshelf along with this one.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
My sixth book for Banned Books Week. This book was challenged for various reasons and I was curious to read it. :) It was a pretty good book, maybe I will re-read it when it is winter.
dicefab's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
lidiaaa222's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
haemelle's review against another edition
5.0
There’s something so precious about playing and enjoying snow despite its simplicity. The art style is also incredibly cute.
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
A young boy in the city wakes to a world covered in snow. He grabs his snowsuit and heads outside, where he is continually delighted by what he sees and feels.
Ezra Jack Keats noticed a lack of children’s books that depicted the kids of his Brooklyn neighborhood, and so began the “Peter” series, featuring this delightful little boy. When the book was first published in 1962, there weren’t many (or any?) children’s picture books depicting African American families. But this is a universal story. All children delight in that first snowfall, in making different tracks in the snow, poking at a tree with a stick, making a snowman, “saving” a snowball, making snow angels, etc.
I was completely caught up in Peter’s adventures. How even a change in the way he walks to produce different footprint patterns intrigues him and captures his imagination. I get the sense of wonder and the desire to be “bigger” so he can get into a snowball fight like the older kids. I also love the tender scene with his mother when she helps him off with his wet clothes and gets him into a warm bath (complete with sailboat and rubber duckie).
The illustrations earned Keats a Caldecott Medal. They are bright and cheerful, and Peter’s red snowsuit stands out in each frame.
Ezra Jack Keats noticed a lack of children’s books that depicted the kids of his Brooklyn neighborhood, and so began the “Peter” series, featuring this delightful little boy. When the book was first published in 1962, there weren’t many (or any?) children’s picture books depicting African American families. But this is a universal story. All children delight in that first snowfall, in making different tracks in the snow, poking at a tree with a stick, making a snowman, “saving” a snowball, making snow angels, etc.
I was completely caught up in Peter’s adventures. How even a change in the way he walks to produce different footprint patterns intrigues him and captures his imagination. I get the sense of wonder and the desire to be “bigger” so he can get into a snowball fight like the older kids. I also love the tender scene with his mother when she helps him off with his wet clothes and gets him into a warm bath (complete with sailboat and rubber duckie).
The illustrations earned Keats a Caldecott Medal. They are bright and cheerful, and Peter’s red snowsuit stands out in each frame.