Philip C. Stead

Philip Stead is the author and sometimes illustrator of more than twenty books for children. Together with his wife Erin he created "A Sick Day for Amos McGee," winner of the 2011 Caldecott Medal. His most recent book, "Follow that Frog!" is the third book in a trilogy made in collaboration with artist Matthew Cordell. Stead lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Awards: Caldecott Medal, Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, E.B. White Read Aloud Award