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Peter books (Ezra Jack Keats)

Author:
Keats, Ezra Jack
 
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Book cover for "The Snowy Day".
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Series Volume:
1.
Average Rating:
3.8 stars
Description:
Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal!
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.
"Keats's sparse collage illustrations capture the wonder...
Book cover for "Whistle for Willie".
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Series Volume:
2.
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Description:
A big day in a small boy's life. From acclaimed and beloved author Ezra Jack Keats. In this charming sequel to The Snowy Day, an older and wiser Peter wants to learn to whistle. Wouldn't it be the perfect way to call his dog Willie? Peter tries so hard to whistle that his cheeks hurt, but he doesn't give up. With a very light hand and his legendary illustrations, Keats creates a world in which effort yields results.
Book cover for "Peter's chair".
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Series Volume:
3.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
From the acclaimed author of The Snowy Day, Ezra Jack Keats, Peter's Chair is a classic about a sibling rivalry. Peter, the hero of many of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning stories, has a new baby sister. When she arrives, his parents paint his old baby furniture pink for the new baby. There's only one thing they haven't painted yet, though: his little blue chair. He'll do whatever it takes to save it-even run away!
Book cover for "A letter to Amy".
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Series Volume:
4.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party but he wants it to be a surprise.
Book cover for "Goggles!".
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Series Volume:
5.
Average Rating:
3 stars
Description:
From Caldecott Medal winner and acclaimed author Ezra Jack Keats. Peter has found a rare treasure, a pair of old, beat-up motorcycle goggles. He and his best friend Archie are on their way to Archie's front stoop with their prize when they run into a neighborhood gang that wants those goggles, too. What the bullies don't understand is how hard it is to catch two smart boys and one crafty dog.
Book cover for "Hi, Cat!".
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Series Volume:
6.
Description:
Archie's day would have been great if he had not started it by greeting the new cat on the block.
Book cover for "Pet show!".
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Series Volume:
7.
Average Rating:
4 stars
Description:
The beloved classic from award-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats. How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? That's the question Archie faces when he can't find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show. Fortunately, he does some fast thinking to win a prize.