1. Erin E. Stead Michigan IllustratorS. DeMarC. Robert

2. Erin E. Stead Born in Farmington Hills, MI Husband, Philip, is an author Illustrator of childrens books Winner of Caldecott Medal Loves animals featured in her workCaldecott Award Winner 3. Michigan Relation Born in Farmington Hills, MI Husband met in Dearborn, MI Lives in Ann Arbor, MI Drafting table Detroit Edison electrical draftsman Michigan background influences content of illustrations 4. Woodblock Printing Explained1. Begin with a drawing2. Reverse image carved on wooden block3. Block is rolled with ink4. Paper is placed on wooden block5. Pressure is applied to transfer image 5. Woodblock Printing Shown 6. A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAmos McGee, a zookeeper, takes care of the animals. One day, Amosis sick. The animals visit McGee and take care of him, justlike he takes care of them. 7. Reasons for Reading Grade Kindergarten to Second (5-8 yrs) Illustrations Vivid, detailed artistry CaldecottAward Good Moral Taking care of othersWinner Caldecott Award Winner 8. Bear Has a Story to TellBear has a story to tell. He tries to tell his friends, but winter is coming and they need toget ready. Will he ever get to tell them? 9. Reasons for Reading Grade Kindergarten to Second (5-8 yrs) Illustrations Earthy, saturated colors Circular Plot Good Moral Golden Rule o Put others before yourself 10. And Then its SpringA story about a boy whoplants a garden and waitsfor it to grow. 11. Reasons for Reading Grade Kindergarten to First (5-7 yrs) Illustrations Dominating, organic images Good Moral - Responsibility 12. Thank You Families! 13. Citation Information Erin Steads Webpage: erinstead.com Bear Has a Story to Tellhttp://erinstead.com/bear-has-a-story-to-tell/ And Then Its Springhttp://erinstead.com/books/and-then-its-spring/ A Sick Day for Amos McGeehttp://erinstead.com/books/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee/ Book Award Information: Caldecott Medalhttp://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal