Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caldecott Medal | 2011 | Winner |
About This Book
When a zookeeper is too sick to visit his animal friends, the animals take the bus across town to visit him. A gentle, warm story about friendship and kindness, illustrated with Erin Stead's unique pencil-and-foam printing technique. Winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.
About the Authors
Erin E. Stead is an American illustrator and author of children's picture books. She won the 2011 Caldecott Medal for *A Sick Day for Amos McGee*, written by her husband Philip C. Read more →
Philip C. Stead is an American author and illustrator of children's picture books. He wrote *A Sick Day for Amos McGee*, illustrated by his wife Erin E. Read more →
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