★ American Caldecott Gold Medal
★ American Library Association recommended children's books
★ New York Public Library's Best Book of the Year
★ New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
★ Best Children's Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly
Mr. McKee works in a zoo. He plays chess with elephants, races with turtles, and lends handkerchiefs to rhinos. One day, McGee has asked for leave, and the animals are worried. They are going to look for Mr. McGee!
This book uses woodblock prints to create soft color blocks, paired with a light beige background, to give readers a warm feeling. Through the different ways Mr. McKee gets along with each animal, it teaches children how to maintain a sincere friendship.
＊Chinese and English picture book＊No phonetic notation