Sunday, April 26, 2020

A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead - ADVISABLE


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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