Cover of A poem for Peter

A poem for Peter

the story of Ezra Jack Keats and the creation of The snowy day

by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Illustrated by Keats, Ezra Jack, illustrator

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the journey of a young boy whose passion for poetry sparked a wave of inspiration for countless dreamers. Celebrate the power of dreams and creativity that can change the world around us.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyJuvenile PoetryInspirationDreams

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780425287682
Pages
52
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,462

Subjects

Juvenile poetryChildren's literatureAmerican AuthorsPoetryIllustratorsBiographyArtistsAuthorshipJuvenile literatureCity and town lifeAuthors, americanAuthors, juvenile literature

People

Ezra Jack Keats

Places

United StatesNew YorkNew York (State)City and town life