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  • A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead book cover
  • A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead book cover
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A Snow Day for Amos McGee

by Philip C. Stead Publisher: ROARING BROOK PR

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Friends make their own snow day

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Friends make their own snow day

Amos McGee is a zookeeper who enjoys spending time with his animal friends. After a forecast snowfall fails to appear, he heads home hoping for another chance; overnight, snow blankets the town, giving the animals a reason to visit him. The story brings friendship together with the familiar childhood suspense of waiting for winter weather to arrive, set against a snowy day shared by Amos and his animal companions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about friendship.
  • For young readers who like animal characters and snowy-day settings.
  • A seasonal choice for families sharing winter-themed picture books.

Themes

FriendshipAnticipationWinter weatherAnimals

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Book overview

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!

Philip and Erin Stead's classic tale of friendship and the anticipation of winter weather will be sure to delight readers of all ages.

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