A Sick Day for Amos McGee: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

A lovely book about the zookeeper Amos and his friends. It is a reassuring story about the comfort of friendship.The book arrived in good conditions and the pages are very thick so its quite sturdy and perfect for toddlers as well.

A great read for children! It gives a lovely meaning to friendship in a fun and light hearted way

This was an eagerly awaited book and the content and illustrations did not disappoint. The book arrived as promised and was packaged very carefully to prevent any damage in the post.

A beautiful story gloriously illustrated. It tells of love and care for each other in an amusing and imaginative way. Ignore how animals leave the zoo or an elephant entering a small room to visit a sick friend. Simply enjoy the story for what it is - love and concern.

My kids and I loved this book. Really good, and the pictures are beautiful

My son went to school with the author and illustrator so this book was a must for my granddaughter. I love this book and highly recommend it.

Beautiful illustration and I love to read it to my 5 year old and 3 year old. Alas they are both not that keen.

Lovely story. So kind

This is a heartwarming tale that beautifully captures the essence of friendship, kindness, and the reciprocal nature of caring for others. 🐘 The story revolves around Amos McGee, a dedicated zookeeper, and his cherished animal friends. When Amos falls ill, his loyal companions take it upon themselves to return the care and comfort he has always provided.The strength of this book lies not only in its endearing narrative but also in Erin E. Stead's captivating illustrations. The soft, muted tones and expressive characters create a visually engaging experience that complements the heartfelt storyline.As a parent, I appreciate how the book introduces the concept of empathy. Each animal's unique personality shines through, emphasizing the importance of understanding and attending to the needs of others. The gentle and reassuring tone of the book provides a comforting atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for bedtime reading.The book seamlessly weaves in themes of friendship, compassion, and the joy of giving back. It sparks conversations about reciprocity in relationships, reinforcing the idea that kindness and caring are reciprocal acts that create strong bonds. It also subtly conveys the importance of taking time for oneself when needed. 📚💕

Simple yet beautiful. This book is a delightful story for young readers.

My kids (twins) are almost 21 months old and they fell in love with this book. To say they loved the illustrations would be putting it mildly. They look at the illustrations excitedly and scream with delight when they see something they recognise, like an owl, or the mouse or the red ballon, or the moon. I don't read the story out but rather I tell the tale in my own words, so that they can understand. I describe what everything is and talk about Amos and where he sleeps and what he wears and what he does and his friends the animals and how one day he was too tired to get out of bed. I love the book too. It evokes such beautiful sentiments. I can read it endlessly myself. So I have to say I give this book 5 stars and know that every parent is going to love showing this book to their kids from as young as 21 months old and perhaps even younger! Enjoy!

The drawings in the book make this story believable. The illustrator and storyteller gently entice young readers (and old, if we're willing) into the magic and mystery of unassuming friendships with zoo animals. The dialogue is poised to kick-start the imagination of the reader, and the sketches - dabbed with just enough colour - encourage young minds toward creativity. With subtlety, this storytelling duo have launched a keeper for children's literature. I look forward to more masterpieces from Philip Stead and Erin Stead.

I picked up a bunch of children's books recently. I use them when I teach English. The ones I bought were:A Sick Day for Amos McGeeThe Incredible Book Eating BoyZen Shorts1 Million DotsI bought these after I searched on the net for "children's books with a soul." In that search I found the following page: "Design Mom’s Top 50 Picture Books." These were all books that had been published since 2000. I wanted to see some newer, but good quality, books.A Sick Day for Amos McGeeVery charming and very surprising. I would recommend it to anyone. 5 StarsThe Incredible Book Eating BoyAlso, very funny. I'd be a little worried though that the book might teach kids to start chewing on books. A good book though. 4 stars.Zen ShortsGood. The art is wonderful. The outer story seems a little too thin though. It appears to be merely a vehicle for the author to tell the three inner stories from the book...which the author himself did not invent. I would have preferred to see the author put more effort into his own part of the story. In general though, Zen Shorts reminds me of the Disney movies "Song of the South" and "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." In both of these works, there is also an outer story that serves as a vehicle for smaller stories to be told. Unlike Song of the South and Winnie the Pooh though, there is no time for us to meet and fall in love with any of the characters within the story. Falling in love with the characters is a necessity that was neglected in this book, but was allowed to happen in both "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" and "The Incredible Book Eating Boy."It's a good book. But it needed to be larger and the author himself needed to contribute more. 3 stars.1 Million Dots has not yet arrived, so, I can't speak much about it.