A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philp C. Stead, illustrated by
Erin E. Stead. PICTURE BOOK Roaring Brook
Press, 2010. $30. 9781626721050
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Amos McGee is a good man who wakes every morning
to go to work at the zoo. While at the
zoo he loves and cares for his zoo animal friends. One morning he wakes with a cold and is
unable to go to work. The animals
miss their friend and decide to go to Amos’ house and care for him. The friends enjoy an afternoon together and
by the end of the day, Amos feels better.
This story is adorable! The
heartwarming friendship between Amos and his animal buddies can teach us how
simple it is to be a good friend. The
illustrations are basic but well done and the story made me smile. That said, I don’t think the 10th
Anniversary edition, which is the edition I’m reviewing, (which costs $30) is
essential. I’m sure you can find the
hardcover for your library for a much more affordable price. The 10th Anniversary edition has a
note at the beginning from Philip Stead and a lecture that was given at the end
by Erin Stead and comes in a cloth cover. This is an old-y but a good-y and should be added to your elementary library.
Reviewer, C. Peterson
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