Description
Amos McGee is a devoted zookeeper with a special gift for friendship, spending his days visiting his beloved animal companions—an elephant, tortoise, penguin, rhinoceros, and owl—each with their own unique needs and personalities. When Amos wakes one morning with a terrible cold, he's forced to stay home for the first time, unable to make his daily rounds at the zoo. But his animal friends, noticing his absence, decide to return the kindness and care he's shown them by paying him an unexpected visit. This heartwarming tale celebrates the bonds of friendship and the joy of caring for others, reminding us that true friendship flows both ways. With its gentle humor and touching message, this picture book is a perfect introduction to themes of loyalty, compassion, and community.
Available Editions
paperback
Roaring Brook Press
Published Jan 1, 2010
45 pages
ISBN: 9781596434028
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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