Ezra Jack Keats

The adventures of Peter, a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than this book. With its universal appeal, the story has become a favorite with millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. -- Publisher description.

Peter wants to invite Amy to his birthday party but he wants it to be a surprise.

When he can't find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show, Archie must do some fast thinking to win a prize.

A puppy joins a litter of kittens in their fun and games for one day.

When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, and runs away.

An illustrated version of the Christmas carol about the procession to Bethlehem and the offer of a poor boy to play his drum for the Christ Child. Music for the song appears in the back of the book.

After moving to a busy new neighborhood with his mother, Louie decides to explore and see if there is anyone he might like to have as a father.

Willie longs to be able to whistle for his dog and makes many ingenious attempts.

Describes the life of the legendary steel-driving man who was born with and who died with a hammer in his hand.

Louie constructs a shoebox diorama and uses his imagination to visit his old neighborhood.