Author: Philip C. Stead
Illustrator: Erin E. Stead
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Early Reader Animal Fantasy
Themes: animals, zoos, being sick, friendship and loyalty
Primary and Secondary Characters: Amos McGee, the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl
Awards: 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner
Date of Publication: May 2010
Publishing Company: Neal Porter Books/Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillian Children's Publishing Group
Summary:
What an adorable book that makes you want to be sick for the first time, that is, if you have friends like Amos McGee! Amos is a zookeeper that works with all kinds of animals that include an elephant, a tortoise, a penguin, a rhino and an owl. These animals are very used to having Amos around their daily schedules and they play games, read books or race. It's not until one day that Amos gets sick and is unable to attend work. Instead, he stays home and tries to feel better. But, the animals at the zoo notice the absence of Amos and realize that they can't play without him. So, they decide to visit him and altogether they take the bus and travel to Amos's house. To his surprise, Amos is excited to see that the animals care so much for him and invites them in even though he is still under the weather. Amos, still feeling sick, tries his best to play all the games, read all the books and race the best he can. At the end of the day, Amos gets sleepy and lays down to sleep; but not alone, as he has all his animal friends from the zoo fall asleep with him.
How it will be used in the classroom:
This easy reader book would be extremely beneficial for a first grade or kindergarten environment. There aren't too many words per page which makes it a great starting book for many younger children from the ages 4-6. It is such a great recommendation to read with the class if someone isn't feeling well or if the class is learning about animals. This is such a fun book that students will definitely enjoy reading for fun as well!
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