The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats
Our new winter StoryWalk® book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats will be available beginning Friday, January 26, 2018.
Ezra Jack Keats, an American author and illustrator, wrote The Snowy Day, a children’s picture book, in 1962. Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal, the most prestigious award in children’s literature, for his illustrations in the book.
The Snowy Day is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures—experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels and trying to save a snowball for the next day. The source for the story-line came from Keats’ memories of snowy days in his Brooklyn childhood.
The Snowy Day was personally selected for the children’s enjoyment by members of the Planning Team at the Thielke Arboretum in collaboration with Sally Morgan, co-owner of The Curious Reader, a unique, local, and independent bookstore located at 229 Rock Road, Glen Rock. The book is available at The Curious Reader. In addition, Paul Duggan of Mail & More, on Rock Road, supports the StoryWalk® literacy endeavor through the contribution of labor and laminating materials. Both business establishments believe in supporting community activities and love to hear the positive StoryWalk comments from their neighbors.
This StoryWalk® will be available throughout the winter until late April. Enjoy the outdoor reading experience over and over. The StoryWalk® entrance is indicated by signage at the south end of the Glen Rock pool parking lot, located next to the Arboretum. The StoryWalk® is free, but donations are always appreciated.
The StoryWalk® concept was originally created by Anne Fergusun of Montpelier, VT. And is currently used in 48 states and four countries.
Please check out our other activities at www.glenrockarboretum.org or visit us on Facebook. Membership forms are always available on the website.
The Thielke Arboretum is a non-profit organization run by volunteers.
Ezra Jack Keats, an American author and illustrator, wrote The Snowy Day, a children’s picture book, in 1962. Keats received the 1963 Caldecott Medal, the most prestigious award in children’s literature, for his illustrations in the book.
The Snowy Day is the simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night. The little boy celebrates the snow-draped city with a day of humble adventures—experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels and trying to save a snowball for the next day. The source for the story-line came from Keats’ memories of snowy days in his Brooklyn childhood.
The Snowy Day was personally selected for the children’s enjoyment by members of the Planning Team at the Thielke Arboretum in collaboration with Sally Morgan, co-owner of The Curious Reader, a unique, local, and independent bookstore located at 229 Rock Road, Glen Rock. The book is available at The Curious Reader. In addition, Paul Duggan of Mail & More, on Rock Road, supports the StoryWalk® literacy endeavor through the contribution of labor and laminating materials. Both business establishments believe in supporting community activities and love to hear the positive StoryWalk comments from their neighbors.
This StoryWalk® will be available throughout the winter until late April. Enjoy the outdoor reading experience over and over. The StoryWalk® entrance is indicated by signage at the south end of the Glen Rock pool parking lot, located next to the Arboretum. The StoryWalk® is free, but donations are always appreciated.
The StoryWalk® concept was originally created by Anne Fergusun of Montpelier, VT. And is currently used in 48 states and four countries.
Please check out our other activities at www.glenrockarboretum.org or visit us on Facebook. Membership forms are always available on the website.
The Thielke Arboretum is a non-profit organization run by volunteers.
