Amos mcgee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to. This is a gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication. The central theme of friendship resonates throughout this story. Sep 22, 2012 we had so much fun doing our first unit of the year. A sick day for amos mcgee has a timeless feel to it. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally. Since amos is sick the animals decide to get on a bus and ride to his house. Preschool year 1 the best sick day ever and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut ive had several occasions to read a sick day for amos mcgee to different children. Woodblock illustrations in mostly soft colors and a bright red balloon draw readers into this gentle tale about the importance of kindness and taking care of others. May 25, 2010 amos mcgee, an elderly zookeeper, enjoys a clockwork life one teaspoonful of sugar for oatmeal, two for tea and the number five bus to work until the sniffles force him to stay in bed and miss his daily visits with animal friends. A sick day for amos mcgee is a cute story about a group of kindly animals that come to the aid of their sick zookeeper. A sick day for amos mcgee hardcover andersons bookshop. A sick day for amos mcgee the childrens writers guild.
Stead i set up a veterinary office with a doctor imaginary play kit the library had from a previous event. A sick day for amos mcgee is a caldecott medal winner that incorporates many visual elements. Steads a sick day for amos mcgee is sweetly and basically a glowing and softly intense tale of friendship between zookeeper amos mcgee and a diverse group of zoo animals and that the most simple acts of kindness, of sweetness and understanding are often, are usually the most healing, and sustaining while confined at home and in bed due to a nasty flulike cold, amos mcgee almost immediately begins to rally and feel better when his zoo animal. Amos mcgee was a zookeeper who always made time for his animal friends. Could have been written last year, ten years ago, or fifty. 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. Doesnt every young child wish to become friends with the penguins or the elephants at the zoo. We began by talking about what happens when we get sick and what makes us feel better. Fragile, gangly amos, in striped pajamas and illfitting zoo uniform, appears as crushingly vulnerable as a child. We used a sick day for amos mcgee for most of our activities.
Ill admit, i hadnt ever noticed the mouse and the red balloon that appear several times throughout this book, until one of the second graders pointed them out. And goodnight to the owl, whoknowing that amos was afraid of the dark read a story aloud before turning out. It took firsttime illustrator erin stead just over a year to create the penguin, tortoise, elephant, rhinoceros, bird and owl, not to mention mr. Stead, is perfect to promote compassion, friendship and wellbeing. Every morning when the alarm clock clanged, he swung his legs out of bed and swapped his pajamas for a freshpressed uniform. Philip, also an artist, both wrote and illustrated his debut creamed tuna fish and peas. A sick day for amos mcgee won the caldecott medal in 2011 for the illustrations that were done by erin e. I set up a veterinary office with a doctor imaginary play kit the library had from a previous event. Philip stead illustration a sick day for amos mcgee. This book is perfect for lessons on character analysis. Every day, zookeeper amos mcgee rides the bus to the zoo, where he plays chess with the elephant, races the tortoise, and reads stories to the owl. Amos mcgee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends. Erins illustrations contain hidden details for the reader to find and which help give the animals and amos character.
Amos mcgee is a busy zookeeper that makes time for a special daily visit with each of his animal friends. In particular, amos mcgee, the main character, is a dedicated zookeeper with regular routines. Parents need to know that a sick day for amos mcgee, by philip c. A sick day for amos mcgee is a truly delightful story that will touch the hearts of readers, both young and old. Stead this beautiful picture book, a sick day for amos mcgee by philip c. Stead use this printable and interactive word search puzzle to extend student learning. Thats the crazy thing about a sick day for amos mcgee. But one day amos got really sick and so he could not go to the zoo that day. Apr 07, 2010 a sick day for amos mcgee by philip c.
A sick day for amos mcgee by phillip and erin stead the. It is a great base for philosophical discussion because it touches upon the complexity of moral duty and the structure of healthy friendships. Stead and illustrated by erin e stead, won the 2011 caldecott medal for best picture book, and its easy to see why. Stedd a neal porter book setting text 2010 by philip stead the city zoo illustrations 2010 by erin stead plot summary amos friends are animals. But one day he feels too sick to go to work, so his animal friends hop on the bus to visit him performing the mitzvah of bikur cholim, visiting the sick. Amos mcgee, an elderly zookeeper, enjoys a clockwork life one teaspoonful of sugar for oatmeal, two for tea and the number five bus to work until the sniffles force him to stay in bed and miss his daily visits with animal friends. At heart, it is a simple and gentle tale about an old man visited by his animal friends. Doesnt matter because the word timeless may as well be stamped all over each and every doggone page. Stead a neal porter book, roaring brook press, 2010. It doesnt parrot anyone, and when you read it you feel like youve know the book your. A sick day for amos mcgee is a caldecott award picture book written by philip c. It is a celebration of camaraderie, and the reader should keep their eyes open to see where the red balloon that floats over amos house from the very first. An illustrated book analysis by laurie kingsley issuu.
Stead includes discussion questions, ideas for activities, and writing prompts for a sick day for amos mcgee. One day, when his sniffles and sneezes prevented him from going to the zoo, he received some unexpected guests. Psa grocery shopping tips in covid19 see important notes below. Stead is the author of the caldecott medal winning a sick day for amos mcgee, also named a new york times best illustrated book of 2010 and a publishers weekly best childrens book of 2010, illustrated by his wife, erin e. In a sick day for amos mcgee, amos would get up early every morning and do his morning routine which included going to the zoo. It doesnt parrot anyone, and when you read it you feel like youve know the book your whole life. Either download the a sick day for amos mcgee super pack or this individual word work package to access lesson plans, interactive games and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your. Every morning, amos gets out of bed, puts on his uniform, and goes to work. So this book, a sick day for amos mcgee is just as nourishing this morning as my hot cup of coffee. There are several other examples of childrens books that portray strong friendships despite the. He would spend time with his friends by playing and reading to them. Woodblock illustrations in mostly soft colors and a bright red balloon draw readers into this gentle tale about the importance of kindness and taking care of. A sick day for amos mcgee by alondra esparza on prezi. These detailed but still subtle illustrations help to contribute to the books overall feel for the reader.
I had run a mock caldecott unit with my third grade class, and this book wasnt even on our radar enough to put on our ballots. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. A sick day for amos mcgee thrust its way into my heart in january 2011 when it won the caldecott medal. A sick day for amos mcgee virginia repertory theatre. But when amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide its time they returned the favor. Charlotte zolotow award honor book, wi edu media assoc gold archer ml, caldecott medal winner, illinois monarch k3 childrens choice aw ml. Read a sick day for amos mcgee during kindness week. Stead is a 2011 bank street best childrens book of the year and the winner of the 2011 caldecott medal. And its especially nice in the quiet of the day, which lasts another hour or so before football starts. A sick day for amos mcgee design of the picture book. 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. People at work, manners, friendship, animals and pets running time.
Summary of a sick day for amos mcgee 709 words bartleby. I had emailed the parents the day before to ask that their child bring in a stuffed animal. Go over what it means to be a good friend and make kindness compliment balloons. Activity idea to go with a sick day for amos mcgee kids. Well, you should have, considering it was just chosen this week as the 2011 caldecott medal winner. Copy of a sick day for amos mcgee reading the story. A sick day for amos mcgee is not only an excellent anchor text for teaching comprehension strategies, but it also pairs well with a phonics lesson about rcontrolled vowel sounds. After reading a sick day for amos mcgee to young children, you can lead a discussion about the various qualities that amos and each of his animal friends possess that make them caring friends to one another. Friends rely on each other, especially when things get hard or there is a sick day for amos mcgee. But when amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide its time they returned the. Amos mcgee goes to work at the zoo each morning in the same, unhurried, unassuming way. It would have gone along perfectly with our first apologia unit zoology 3, but we still havent gotten our books in yet. A sick day for amos mcgee preschool book club yogibrarian. The fact that amos mcgee chooses to share his friendship with animals at the zoo is certainly appealing to young children.
Oct 10, 2016 read a sick day for amos mcgee by philip c. He regularly visits his friends, the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros and the owl. 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. Mar 11, 2019 a sick day for amos mcgee by philip c. A sick day for amos mcgee hardcover red balloon bookshop. A sick day for amos mcgee is a 2011 childrens picture book written by philip c. Macmillan this teachers guide to the awardwinning books by philip c. A sick day for amos mcgee teaching children philosophy. A sick day for amos mcgee is about what friends will do to help each other. She made a speech on her winning, saying a picture book allows a child ownership of arteven if its just for the two weeks they check it out of the library. A sick day for amos mcgee, first published in 2010 by roaring brook press, delivers the serious message of what defines true friendship while making the subject entertaining and joyful. But at a deeper level it is a beautifully imagined story, which has been lovingly crafted into a true work of art.
Nov 08, 20 psa grocery shopping tips in covid19 see important notes below. Day after day he demonstrates the perfect way to bond with play written by bruce c. After reading a sick day for amos mcgee by philip c. These detailed but still subtle illustrations help to contribute to. Philip christian stead to receive credit for this quiz you must show your score to a librarian before closing the browser window. Amos mcgee, a friendly zookeeper always found the time to visit his good friends in unique and compassionate ways. Miller a sick day for amos mcgee and this study guide are produced in support of the teaching of the language arts, music, and theatre amos mcgee is as kindly and conscientious a zookeeper as you will. It has appeared more than once next to the bed in a stack of books as i visit homes as a temporary. Zoo kids book club, kindergarten literature, sick day. The book depicts a zookeeper who has bonded with the animals he cares for and who come and visit him one day when he gets sick. This is such a sweet story and a caldecottwinner to boot.
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