A sick day for Amos Mcgee

        Author: Philip C. Stead
        Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
        Publisher: Roaring Brook
        Publication Date: 2010
        Reading Level: 3-7 Year Olds
        Pages: 32







Stead and his wife create a very touching story of an elderly zookeeper Amos Mcgee who earnestly and carefully looks after animals at the zoo every day.  One day, Amos catches a cold and has to stay at home.  While resting at home, he was visited by friends from the zoo.  They come to cheer him up and care for him.  In an impressive manner, each picture shows Amos and the animals really caring for each other, always displaying a caring and friendly attitude.  The artwork is eye-catching with lovable characters gently and hilariously rendered in soft color and against the white space background.  Erin Stead skilfully uses refined pencils and woodblock color prints to present a very wonderful story, revealing mutual care and support among good friends, which is really appealing to young readers.

Award Winners

• ALA Notable Children's Books - Younger Readers Category: 2011
• Caldecott Medal
• New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books: 2010