Amos McGee is a caring zookeeper who catches a bus every day at 6am to go and care for the zoo animals. But one morning he feels unwell, and stays home. The animals miss him and decide to return his kindness.

Soft, mutely coloured illustrations in a story about kindness and friendship.

Author – Philip C Stead

Illustrator – Erin E Stead

Picture Book

Questions to ask in class or at home here

(Animals, Zookeeper, Kindness, Caldecott Medal 2011, Award winner)