A Sick Day for Amos McGee
by Philip Stead
illustrated by Erin Stead
2011 Caldecott Book
Elementary
A Sick Day for Amos McGee tells the story of a dedicated zoo keeper who faithfully cares for the animals he considers friends. When Amos is sick and unable to come to work one day, the animals pay him a visit and repay his kindness.
Erin Stead uses a woodblock printing technique and soft pencil sketches to illustrate this book. The illustrations may seem understated at first glance, but after a close examination, they are filled with details that help share Amos' story. Color is effectively used to express the gentle nature of the story and to highlight certain features on each page.
The following link is an interview with award winning illustrator Erin Stead.
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