The use of color, white space, movement, layout, and illustrative elements come together to create a depiction of a harmonious relationship between a zookeeper and his animal friends. This relationship illustrates the importance of friendship and shows the impact of close friends on one another.
In A Sick Day for Amos McGee, written by Phillip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead, a zookeeper fosters his friendship with a elephant, penguin, rhinoceros, tortoise, and owl. In the book each animal has an activity that they engage in with Amos while he cares for them. Each day Amos participates in the activity and creates a routine with every animal. When Amos becomes sick and the routine is disrupted the animals venture to Amos’ house and
In A Sick Day for Amos McGee, written by Phillip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead, a zookeeper fosters his friendship with a elephant, penguin, rhinoceros, tortoise, and owl. In the book each animal has an activity that they engage in with Amos while he cares for them. Each day Amos participates in the activity and creates a routine with every animal. When Amos becomes sick and the routine is disrupted the animals venture to Amos’ house and