A perfect holiday gift! A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times- bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course! Philip and Erin Stead's classic tale of friendship and the anticipation of winter weather will be sure to delight readers of all ages. Perfect for the holidays as a gift, a stocking-stuffer, or a read-together moment! Three starred reviews An Indie Bestseller ★ "An instant wintertime classic; children will snuggle up for rereads for years to come." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review ★ "An excellent addition to any collection." -- School Library Journal , starred review ★ "A winter friendship story that will resonate with children and adults alike." -- Booklist , starred review "Fans of the gentle characters will enjoy this visit, with its eye-pleasing visual hallmarks shown in tidy, thoughtful woodblock print and pencil art." -- Horn Book Magazine " Sure to be enjoyed by families for years to come, the Steads’ new book joins other timeless titles about snow days such as Before Morning and The Snowy Day ." -- BookPage PHILIP C. STEAD is the author of the Caldecott Medal winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee , also named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2010 and a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2010, illustrated by his wife, Erin E. Stead (A Neal Porter Book, Roaring Brook Press, 2010). Philip, also an artist, both wrote and illustrated his debut Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast (Roaring Brook Press, 2009), which was applauded by School Library Journal for “its wry humor and illustrations worthy of a Roald Dahl creation.” Philip lives with Erin in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Erin E. Stead has illustrated several children's books with her husband, Philip C. Stead. Their first picture book, A Sick Day for Amos McGee , won the Caldecott Medal. She has also illustrated And Then It's Spring (written by Julie Fogliano) and contributed to Eric Carle's What's Your Favorite Animal ? The Steads divide their time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and New York City.