In this delightful follow-up to the Caldecott-winning "A Sick Day for Amos McGee," Philip C. Stead brings readers another gentle story about the beloved zookeeper and his animal companions. Amos hopes for a snow day, but when it doesn't arrive as expected, he heads home. Overnight, a magical snowfall transforms the town, prompting his thoughtful animal friends to visit him for a day of shared winter fun. This cozy chapter book, perfect for ages 4-11, beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, anticipation, and the simple joys of connection, making it an ideal read-aloud for a comforting experience.
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course! Amos and his familiar companions are back for this delightfully snowy tale—the latest follow-up to the Caldecott Medal winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee.