1. Bibliography
Stead, Philip C. 2010. A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Roaring Brook Press: New York. 978-1596434028.
2. Summary
This is the story of an elderly man who is a zoo keeper. He takes his job very seriously. He takes the time to take very good care of his animal friends, an elephant, rhino, penguin, turtle and owl. He plays games with them, reads to them, takes care of them when they are sick or just sits with them. One day Amos wakes up with a very bad cold and is unable to make it to work. What ensues is the story of what friendship is all about.
3. Impressions
This is one of my favorite children's books. It is such a sweet story. These animals have come to depend on Amos taking care of them everyday, but for them to show up at his house ready to take care of him is the epitome of friendship. I love to read this to children because it teaches them how a friend should behave. Amos took care of the animals because it was his job, but he played with them and sat with them because he cared about them. When Amos was sick, he didn't expect them to show up at his house. He was surprised. But that is what friends do. They help because they want to, not out of obligation. The illustrations in this story are lovely. They really add to the story. I recommend this book to anyone!
4. Reviews
This review was taken from http://www.amazon.com/Sick-Day-Amos-McGee/dp/1596434023/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322588228&sr=8-1
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2—Amos McGee, an elderly man who works at the zoo, finds time each day for five special friends. With empathy and understanding he gives the elephant, tortoise, penguin, rhinoceros, and owl the attention they need. One morning, Amos wakes up with a bad cold and stays home in bed. His friends wait patiently and then leave the zoo to visit him. Their trip mirrors his daily bus ride to the zoo and spans three nearly wordless spreads. Amos, sitting up in bed, clasps his hands in delight when his friends arrive. The elephant plays chess with him, and the tortoise plays hide-and-seek. The penguin keeps Amos's feet warm, while the rhinoceros offers a handkerchief when Amos sneezes. They all share a pot of tea. Then the owl, knowing that Amos is afraid of the dark, reads a bedtime story as the other animals listen. They all sleep in Amos's room the rest of the night. The artwork in this quiet tale of good deeds rewarded uses woodblock-printing techniques, soft flat colors, and occasional bits of red. Illustrations are positioned on the white space to move the tale along and underscore the bonds of friendship and loyalty. Whether read individually or shared, this gentle story will resonate with youngsters.—Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN
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