In this Caldecott Medal-winning picture book, zookeeper Amos McGee is a kind and dedicated friend to the animals. Every day, he plays chess with the elephant, runs races with the tortoise, and reads stories to the owl. But when Amos wakes up one morning too sick to go to work, his animal friends—the elephant, tortoise, penguin, rhinoceros, and owl—miss him dearly. They decide to take the bus to his house to care for him, reversing their roles and proving that kindness and friendship are truly the best medicine. It's a gentle, timeless story about reciprocity and the comfort of friends.