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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

For every kid who's experienced the joy of the city's first snow, this 1963 remains a classic of wintry watercolor cut-outs. Also, look out for Prospect Park's annual Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert, a free musical event in honor of the trailblazing author.

10 best short bedtime stories for kids (slide show)

Can’t get the little ones to doze off? Try these ten time-tested bedtime stories—some of which might look familiar from when you were a kid!

Written by Rebecca Jennings
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Getting the little ones to sleep can by tricky, which is why every New York City parent should keep these classic reads handy for when the nighttime giggles kick in. We recommend trying a time-honored tale like Goodnight Moon and Corduroy, a silly poem by Shel Silverstein or the Ezra Jack Keats favorite, The Snowy Day. Click through the slideshow to see the rest of the best short bedtime stories for kids!

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