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Why it matters
The gentle prints make friendship and care visible through tiny gestures.
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Erin E. Stead2011 selection · Picture books
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
When a devoted zookeeper is ill, the animals reverse their routine and visit him at home.
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You want a quiet story about dependable friends.
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friendshipcareanimalskindness
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