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.

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

Archie's day would have been great if he had not started it by greeting the new cat on the block.

With the help of his imagination, his parents, and a few scraps of junk, Louie and his friends travel through space.

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

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

On a rainy day two brothers try to discover who is playing the harmonica they hear in their apartment building.

Louis, a withdrawn little boy, starts to peek out of his shell when he becomes fascinated with one of the characters in Susie and Roberto's puppet show.

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

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