I bought this book as a gift for a youngster. In a young classroom this book could be used in a journal entry for what the students would do if they were home sick for a day. Though Philip Stead had published one book previously, A Sick Day for Amos McGee was his wife Erin’s first illustrated book… and both newbies hit the nail squarely on the head with this charming, timeless book. But one day--'Ah-choo!' One day, he is sick and can't make it to work, so the animals decide to pay him a visit and take care of him. --he woke with the sniffles and the sneezes. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. Get this from a library! I wasn't certain what my reaction would be to this book, but I ended up loving it. When he doesn't show up one day for work, the five animals get worried and take the bus to his house. This 2010 debut is up for some awards and for good reason. It was comical to see the animals waiting at the bus stop, and I am sure children would enjoy that as well. Amos is elderly and works at the zoo, where he is friends with an elephant, a penguin, an owl, a turtle, and a hippo. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevented him from going to the zoo, he received some unexpected guests. I really liked reading this book because it was short and the pictures went along with the story. Author - Philip C. Stead, Illustrator - David de Vries. I selected this book from the ALSC website. And the illustrations are beautiful, humorous yet sensitive and expressive. This great tale of friendship and love will become a long time favorite in both my classroom and home. View all copies of this ISBN edition: Synopsis; About this title; Amos grandpa sick b Grandfather, Amos Grandfather! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. Amos gets sick and his zoo pals are visiting. But one day--'Ah-choo!' It should be a classic, as the story is timeless. It has a gentle humor, a sweetness and an inherent loveliness that really makes it special. I had run a mock Caldecott unit with my third grade class, and this book wasn’t even on our radar enough to put on our ballots. I really liked reading this book because it was short and the pictures went along with the story. WI Edu Media Assoc Gold Archer ML, Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens, ALA Notable Children's Books, Illinois Monarch K-3 Children's Choice AW ML, Charlotte Zolotow Award / Honor Book, NYPL Book for Reading and Sharing, Audie Award Finalist, NYPL Best Books of the Year, Illinois Monarch Award: K-3 Children's Choice Award Master List, ALSC Notable Children's Book, Caldecott Medal Winner, Wisconsin Educational Media Association Golden Archer Award Master List, American Library Association Notable Children's Books. Amos McGee was a zookeeper who always made time for his animal friends. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead This beautiful picture book, A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, is perfect to promote compassion, f. Amos McGee is a compassionate friend to the animals. It is a soft, gentle story of friendship between a kindly zookeeper and his animal friends. This may be my favorite picture book for children. 3,99 $ CAD. Written by Philip C. Stead with illustrations by Erin E. Stead, A Sick Day for Amos McGee is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. The story begins with Amos, an elderly, who works at the zoo. There’s nothing terribly wrong with the story - I just never thought it was all that original, and on top of that, I’m just generally annoyed by animals who act like people. The book was well reviewed, and Erin won the 2011 Caldecott Medalfor her illustrations. written by Philip C. Stead; Illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. Every day he played his game of chess with the elephant, ran his race with the tortoise, sat quietly with the penguin, helped the rhinoceros blow his nose, and read stories to the owl. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! They then share quality time with him and make him feel better. Throughout the day Amos went through a routine; from waking up,to taking the bus to work, and making a quick stop to see his friends. It is a soft, gentle story of friendship between a kindly zookeeper and his animal friends. Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers. [Erin E Stead; Paul R Gagne; Melissa Reilly Ellard; Linda Lee; David De Vries; Philip Christian Stead; Weston Woods Studios. Of course I couldn't gift it unless I liked it so I had to read it. Despite his duties at the zoo, Amos always makes time for his animal friends. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Amos McGee goes to work at the zoo each morning in the same, unhurried, unassuming way. Despite his duties at the zoo, Amos always makes time for his animal … Amos McGee is the sort of old man that I admire so deeply; one who has taken his old years as a blessing rather than a curse and who shares his time and his wisdom and kind heart with others. Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature. Our Privacy Notice has been updated to explain how we use cookies, which you accept by continuing to use this website. I thought that this book was very well written and told a very cute story. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead, Illustrated by Erin E. Stead Publisher: Roaring Brook Press, 2010 Genre: Fantasy Format: Picture Book Award: 2011 Caldecott Medal. Huge thumbs down on zoos from me. In particular, Amos McGee, the main character, is a dedicated zookeeper with regular routines. A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Roaring Brook Press This title has Common Core connections. But when Amos is too sick to come to work one day, the animals find a special way to help him feel better. Erin E. Stead, the illustrator, overlays her pencil sketches with gentle tones of pink, peach, blue and green, and bright red spots that belie the deceptive ordinariness of the text.” —The New York Times Book Review“Thick, creamy paper and a muted palette add to the gentle resonance of a story that ends with everyone tucked in at last for a sweet night's sleep.” —Washington Post “It's hard to believe that this is Erin Stead's first children's book-her woodcut and oil-ink artwork is so warmly appealing that she seems like an old pro.” —Time Out New York Kids“Here is a book that exemplifies that happy combination where words and pictures carry equal weight and yet somehow create a whole that defies arithmetic.” —BookPage“Newcomer Erin Stead's elegant woodblock prints, breathtaking in their delicacy, contribute to the story's tranquility and draw subtle elements to viewers' attention.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review“Erin E. Stead's beautifully wrought woodblock prints and pencil work create almost painfully expressive characters...This gentle, ultimately warm story acknowledges the care and reciprocity behind all good friendships.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review“Erin Stead's attentively detailed pencil and woodblock illustrations reveal character and enhance the cozy mood of Philip Stead's gentle… More…, “Observant readers will notice tiny surprises hidden in plain sight: a red balloon, a tiny mouse and sparrow popping up here and there in the story. I was utterly charmed by this book. Amos McGee works at the zoo and he takes such good care of the animals. It's a tale of friendship. When he wakes up ill and can’t make it into work the animals return his kindness by visiting him. The story begins with Amos, an elderly, who works at the zoo. Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. This is such a sweet story (and a Caldecott-winner to boot!) a sick day for amos mcgee publisher. We have read this dozens of times and they always point out different things...sometimes funny, sometimes sweet. Language: en Though Philip Stead had published one book previously, A Sick Day for Amos McGee was his wife Erin’s first illustrated book… and both newbies hit the nail squarely on the head with this charming, timeless book. I had some definite favorites that year, both for the Caldecott Medal and for timeless books I wanted to make sure I bought for my own children (Art & Max; City Dog, Country Frog; Ballet For Martha; Mirror Mirror; It’s a Book; Ubiquitous), and I was initially crushed when some of those favorites weren’t recognized at the ALA awards… Until I went to the bookstore that afternoon, bought A Sick Day for Amos McGee, and realized how amazing it was. A sick day for Amos McGee. I'll have some more of that, please ... A Sick Day for Amos McGee is a beautiful picture book. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests." Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead won the Caldecott Medal for A Sick Day for Amos McGee, their first book together. Amos McGee is a creature of habit. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion It can also be used in the science subject by studying the kinds of animals in the book, such as elephants or owls. That’s the crazy thing about, Husband and wife team Philip C. and Erin E. Stead's, bedtime reading for kids who like quiet stories, animals & who enjoy being amused. A Sick Day for Amos McGee By Philip C. Stead, Illustrated by Erin E. Stead. A Sick Day for Amos McGee evokes emotions of warmth and sympathy. Summary. I really disliked this book when it was published and was so disappointed when it won the Caldecott, but I still occasionally share it with kids, usually with positive results. I think this would be appropriate for 1st and 2nd graders because it’s easy to understand for them. SD HD HD sélectionné(e) Acheter. Readers Looking for Sweet Animal-Human Stories / Fans of Woodblock Artwork. Retrouvez A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Stead, Philip C. (2010) Hardcover et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. A Sick Day for Amos McGee (Book) : Stead, Philip Christian : "Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. This is one of those books you just have to hug. This is such a sweet story (and a Caldecott-winner to boot!) A Sick Day for Amos McGee is a Caldecott Award picture book written by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Sometimes children’s book reviewers bandy about the term “classic” like it was a verbal shuttlecock. May 25th 2010 A lovely, understated story about friendship and empathy. Zookeeper Amos is faithfully at the zoo every single day, taking care of the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. Amos McGee is a man who works at the zoo and follows the same schedule every day. A Sick Day for Amos McGee (Book) : Stead, Philip Christian : "Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. This title has Common Core connections. --Dust jacket. Download A Sick Day For Amos Mcgee books, The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is now available as a board book, perfect forthe youngest of readers. I read this to my daughter several times a day. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. She LOVES the rhinoceros with the runny nose! But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor.A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. In a day where it seems bright colors, and crazy art rule picture books, A Sick Day for Amos McGee is beautiful in its unflashiness. So they decide to go visit him at his home. They divide their time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and New York City. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Tami Charles is a former teacher and the author of picture books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. Amos McGee is the sort of old man that I admire so deeply; one who has taken his old years as a blessing rather than a curse and who shares his time and his wisdom and kind heart with others. Philip is also the author and illustrator of Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast. This is the sweetest book, ever. A Sick Day for Amos McGee thrust its way into my heart in January 2011 when it won the Caldecott Medal. I thought that the theme of friendship and loyalty shined through the pages, with the idea that you should always be there for your friends. Re-readings have given me an appreciation for the unique style of the art, and I like the chess-playing elephant, but otherwise, this book is just no. Refresh and try again. Download A Sick Day For Amos Mcgee books, A sumptuous new gift edition of the Caldecott Medal winning classic, which … They take care of him and everyone is content! They take care of him and everyone is content! Get this from a library! Amos is elderly and works at the zoo, where he is friends with an elephant, a penguin, an owl, a turtle, and a hippo. by Roaring Brook Press. Also, if they feel better when someone is there to comfort them and help them to feel better. This packet Throughout the day Amos went through a routine; from waking up,to taking the bus to work. One day, he is sick and can't make it to work, so the animals decide to pay him a visit and take care of him. In particular, Amos McGee, the main character, is a dedicated zookeeper with regular routines. Seller Inventory # ABZ9781250171108 This is the sweetest picture book ever; no wonder it won the Caldecott in 2011! But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor A Sick Day for Amos McGee is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. Details . Macmillan Code of Ethics for Business Partners. I selected this book from the ALSC website. After reading this story, complete these 10 activities with your students. Marvelous.” —Fuse # 8 blog. Lovely, quiet story, beautiful illustrations, A Sick Day for Amos McGee thrust its way into my heart in January 2011 when it won the Caldecott Medal. It was comical to see the animals waiting at the bus stop, and I am sure children wou. I really enjoyed the simple story and loved the drawings. A Sick Day for Amos McGee from Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year and the winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. To see what your friends thought of this book. about a kind zookeeper whose animal friends pay him a visit when he is home sick. Phillip Stead wrote the book hoping his wife Erin would illustrate it after a period where she had become discouraged with her art. I thought that this book was very well written and told a very cute story. 9 min ‪Audio Anglais‬ ‪CC‬ Non classé. I hope the youngster likes it as much as this oldster! But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor. The illustrations are absolutely classic, right down to the red nose on Amos McGee. Instantly access A Sick Day for Amos McGee plus over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids. He enjoys playing chess with the elephant, running races with the tortoise, and reading stories to the owl. 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