The Amos McGee books are wonderful.
The first in the series, A Sick Day for Amos McGee,
won the coveted Caldecott Medal.
I love the newest book,
A Snow Day for Amos McGee.
Amos works at the zoo. His best friends are the animals – specifically the elephant, rhinoceros, owl, turtle, and penguin. They love Amos. The books are about coming to the rescue, and friendship. The newest book is full of adventure and excitement.
I get to share (gift) this book and the animals! But I’m getting ahead of myself.
My favorite preschoolers outside of school – our wonderful neighbors – love books and reading. I have had the pleasure of introducing them to many terrific picture books and chapter books. They love Amos McGee.
Sooo… my Christmas present to them is the new book AND all five of the animals! I am SO excited! Giving feels very good.
“Sometimes the smallest things
take up the most room
in your heart”
~Winnie the Pooh~
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Oh they’ll love that!
I think so!
What a great gift. I love that you found stuffies of all the animals. They will love it!!
Finding the stuffies was THE most fun! Thanks, Darlene. 🙂
Cuddling a character while listening to the story… What bliss!
Yes!! Thanks, Sarah.
You give the best gifts. They are going to love the story, and the plush animals.
Best wishes, Pete.
I think I’m probably more excited than the kids! Thank you, my friend, Happy New Year to you and Julie, Pete.
Whatva lovely post I am sure your neighbours loved the gift 💜
Many thanks, Willow. They will get the gift this weekend. 💕
And they will love it 💜💜💜
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That’s a lovely gift, Jennie. It looks like a wonderful book.
Happy New Year.
Many thanks, Dan! Happy New Year! 🎉
Jennie, this looks wonderful and it is sure to become a firm favourite. How wonderful that the preschoolers will have the actual stuffed animals to bring the story even more alive! Enjoy sharing ‘A Sick Day for Amos McGee’ with them all – hours of fun ahead!
Definitely hours of fun ahead. Thank you, Annika.
Happy New Year, Jennie 💕
Thank you, Alethea. Happy New Year to you, too.
Thank you 🙂
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A wonderful gift, Jennie. Happy New Year
Thank you, John. Happy New Year!
Jennie, you’ve made the book sound delightful. Your review is a great way to begin the blogging year. The Pooh quote is so very true. Happy 2026, and big hugs.
Many thanks, all the way around! Happy 2026, Teagan.
Amos and his friends are gonna light up some lives for sure, Jennie. Winnie the Pooh is one of the wisest people I know. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Yes, I think he will! I’m with you 100% on Winnie the Pooh. Many thanks, and Happy New Year, Bruce.
What a precious gift, Jennie. I’m sure they will love it.
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Thank you, Carla! Sending you Gloria in her Bruins jersey now.
Very appropriate quote from our good friend Winnie the Pooh. I’m sure the recipients of your gift will be thrilled.
I’m with you 100% on Winnie the Pooh – his quotes have so much wisdom and heart. I think they will love the gift! Thank you, Liz.
You’re welcome, Jennie.
Oh what joy, that family will have, what a beautiful and so thoughtful gift Jennie…
Wishing you a wonderful New Year my friend… May it bring many children’s smiles, laughter and hoops of Joy… Along with good health, happiness and harmony..
Much love dear Jennie… xx 💖🙏✨
Thank you so much, Sue! Joy is the magic word. Your wishes for 2026 are precious to me. Best to you, and here’s to a new year with joy, hope, kindness, and love.
Amen to that Jennie xxx
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What’s better than the gift of a new story? Happy New Year, Jennie and Steve!
Amen! Thank you, Pete. Happy New Year to you and Debbie!
that is so thoughtful of you and it’s the perfect gift! I’m sure they will be thrilled !
I think so! Actually, I might be even more thrilled. 🙂 Thank you, Beth.
I know that feeling!
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Oooooohhhh … thank you, Jennie! This will be the perfect gift for my young (soon-to-be 3 yrs old) friend, Naya! She loves books and loves animals … and loves for me to read to her! Happy New Year, dear friend!
Hooray! May I recommend the first book, first – A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Or, get both books. You can pick my brain on good picture books anytime. As you know, it ‘my thing’.
I shall get both!!! Thanks, Jennie … I will definitely pick your brain!!! I used to know all the best ones … 30 years ago … but haven’t kept up, obviously! One of my favourites is “And Tango Makes Three” by Justin Richardson.
The old ones are often the best ones.
your friends must love you 🙂
I think that’s a ‘yes.’ 😍
How wonderful – I love the Winnie quote you end on!
All the best for 2026!
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Thank you.
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How wonderful, Jennie! Winnie the Pool’s qute is beautiful. Happy New Year.
I love Pooh’s quotes! Thank you, Miriam. Happy New Year.
What a wonderful gift and the story sounds so kind and motivating. Loved the cute animals Jennie ❤️🙏
Thank you, Kamal!
Lovely new additions to the classroom, Jennie. I just adore the cover of the new book – so appealing. It makes me want to read it! Happy New Year, my friend.
It is good! Many thanks and Happy New Year to you, my friend.
How cool! They’re going to be thrilled!
I think they will! 😀
Great books! Happy New Year, Jennie!
Yes! Happy New Year to you, Marcia.
Hi Jennie, what a fabulous gift. I would have loved it as a child. Love that Pooh Bear quote too 💗
Me, too! Pooh quotes are among the best. Thank you, Robbie.
Always welcome Jennie ❤️
Thank you, Kamal!
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I love learning about beloved books from you, Jennie! Thank you! 💝
I’m so glad! Thank you, Vicki. 💕
Xo! 😘