"A Sick Day for Amos McGee" by Phillip C Stead
When a zoo keeper named Amos McGee has to take a sick day his animal friends go to visit and help him the way that he always helps them. The book goes through Amos McGee's daily routine and the animals reactions and actions the day Amos does not come into work. This is such sweet book that shows the importance of friendship. Students could identify the sequence of events of Amos McGee's daily life.
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 3.6
Lexile® Measure:AD760L
DRA: 24
Guided Reading: M
