Snow Day for Amos McGee

Description: 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.

Brief description: PHILIP C. STEAD is the author of the Caldecott Medal winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee, also named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2010 and a Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2010, illustrated by his wife, Erin E. Stead (A Neal Porter Book, Roaring Brook Press, 2010). Philip, also an artist, both wrote and illustrated his debut Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast (Roaring Brook Press, 2009), which was applauded by School Library Journal for "its wry humor and illustrations worthy of a Roald Dahl creation." Philip lives with Erin in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Review Quotes:

Three starred reviews
An Indie Bestseller
Shortlisted for the Indies Choice Book Awards

★ "An instant wintertime classic; children will snuggle up for rereads for years to come." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "An excellent addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "A winter friendship story that will resonate with children and adults alike." -- Booklist, starred review

"In A Snow Day for Amos McGee, illustrated once again with Erin's woodblock-and-pencil art, flurries begin halfway through the book -- after literature's most doting zookeeper outfits his animals with hand-knit hats and scarves. (An owl in an argyle vest is especially fetching.)" -- New York Times

"Fans of the gentle characters will enjoy this visit, with its eye-pleasing visual hallmarks shown in tidy, thoughtful woodblock print and pencil art." -- Horn Book Magazine

"Sure to be enjoyed by families for years to come, the Steads' new book joins other timeless titles about snow days such as Before Morning and The Snowy Day." -- BookPage