Ezra Jack Keats

The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats

The Snowy Day -- This is the story of the silent wonder of a city snow, and Peter's solitary delight as he slides down snow mountains and takes a snowball home in his pocket. Apt. #3 Read by Charles Turner -- The sounds of a harmonica lead to an understanding between a blind man and two boys who live in the same building in the city. Goggles! Read by Geoffrey Holder -- Peter and his friend Archie call upon faithful dog Willie to outsmart a gang of tough bullies who want Peter's motorcycle goggles. Whistle for Willie -- Peter wants to learn to whistle so he can call his dog Willie. He tries and tries before he finally succeeds. Pet Show Read by Terry Alexander -- Archie needs to come up with a pet in a hurry, in this timeless story about a neighborhood pet show. Peter's Chair -- Peter wants to run away from home when his baby sister arrives, but he soon learns something very important about growing up.