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Description edit
THE BEST SICK DAY EVER and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee’s case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Amos McGee: An elderly zookeeper
- Elephant: Plays chess with Amos.
- Turtle: Runs races with Amos.
- Penquin: Sits with Amos.
- Rhinoceros: Has the sniffles.
- Owl: Reads stories with Amos.
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
Amos McGee was an early riser.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2011 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Phillip C. Stead (Author)
- Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Roaring Book Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: June 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59643-402-8
Page Count: 32
Publisher: Roaring Book Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: June 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59643-402-8
Page Count: 32
Awards edit
- Caldecott Medal (2011)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.S808566Si 2010
- Dewey: Add the Dewey Classification.
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