Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them. This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.--Ministry of Education website.

DVD2480. Narrated by David de Vries. In English; English subtitles; closed-captioned. English language arts grade 1 (2010). English language arts grade 2 (2010). English language arts grade 3 (2010). Health education grade 1 (2010). Health education grade 2 (2010). Social Studies grade 1 (2010). Notes: Educators are advised to preview all video programs before using them in the classroom.--Ministry of Education website.