"Amos put on his warm coat, warm hat,
scarf and mittens.
He pulled on his great big waterproof
boots ...
and stepped outside into the crisp,
chilly air,
Amos waited for the number five bus."
With a fairly significant storm in our forecast, I got thinking about Amos McGee and how much I have missed him. We met him first in A Sick Day for Amos McGee (Roaring Brook, 2010), and then again in Amos McGee Misses the Bus (Roaring Book, 2021). We learned what a kind and caring zookeeper he was to the animals in his care, and how much they returned the love he showered upon them. In this new book, we come to understand how he loves snow! Every morning as winter approached, he eagerly awaited news that snow was on its way.
Tired after days of wind and rain, Amos was appreciative of the news one early morning. He bundled up, heading for the number five bus that would take him to the zoo. (Observant readers will take notice of the two bunnies standing at his side.) As Amos worked on his knitting, other animals accompanied him in the warm comfort of the bus. Once they reached their destination, they all followed along as he made his way to the zoo's gate where he put a newly-knitted scarf on a monkey's neck.
Making his rounds and checking on his many friends, Amos assured they were given what they needed to keep them warm on this first snowy day of the season: a pom-pom hat for the elephant, an afghan for the tortoise, thick socks for a penguin, a new scarf for the rhinoceros, and a colorful sweater for the owl.
""I am so glad I finished my knitting in time," said Amos.
The animals felt well prepared for the coming weather."
As Amos tended to his many chores, the animals waited in anticipation of the coming event. The clouds rolled in ... and then were gone. Finally, in the middle of the night, the snow fell. In the morning, the ground was covered with a lovely white blanket. It was for the animals to get to work and make a path to Amos's house, where they could enjoy all the many splendid joys of this new and most welcome season. After a long and tiring day, and before going inside for steamy hot chocolate, they took to a nearby hill for a sledding adventure together.
Oh, please! Let's read it again!
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