a sick zookeeper and an interrupting chicken

And this year's Caldecott medal (best illustration in a children's picture book) goes to: A sick day for Amos McGee; Author: Philip Stead, Illustrator: Erin Stead. 

ALA's 2011 Caldecott winner and honor winners here.

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