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Hey, Al

by Arthur Yorinks

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ISBN13: 9780374429850
ISBN10: 0374429855
Condition: Standard
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Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem?

Thier room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at eachothers throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept.

Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home.

 
Hey, Al is the winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal.

Synopsis:

Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem?

Thier room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at eachothers throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept.

Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home.

Synopsis:

A city janitor and his treasured canine companion are transported by a large colorful bird to an island in the sky, where their comfortable paradise existence threatens to turn them into birds as well.
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About the Author

Arthur Yorinks and Richard Egielski have collaborated on several books together. Mr. Yorinks lives in New York City, and Mr. Egielski lives in Milford, New Jersey.
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Angel of Starlight, December 8, 2007 (view all comments by Angel of Starlight)
Possibly one of the strangest children's books ever written, this tells the story of an ordinary man who transforms into a bird. You'll love it; the kids will liove it. What more can be asked?
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I have never read this book but Arthur Yorinks is hilarious. "Happy Bees" is one of my favorite children's books.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780374429850
performance Narrated:
Egielski, Richard
production Music:
Wayne Abravanel.
Illustrator:
Egielski, Richard
Author:
Yorinks, Arthur
Author:
Egielski, Richard
Publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Location:
S.l.
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Dogs
Subject:
Birds
Subject:
Lifestyles - City Life
Subject:
Home
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Situations / Friendship
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Animals - Dogs
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Social Issues - Friendship
Subject:
Lifestyles/City
Subject:
Town Life
Subject:
Childrens classics
Subject:
Lifestyles - City & Town Life
Subject:
Animals - Birds
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Copyright:
1989
Edition Description:
Picture Book
Series Volume:
3
Publication Date:
19890501
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from P to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color illustrations throughout
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
9.95x8.95x.15 in. .30 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live in a single room on the West Side. They eat together, they work together, they do everything together. So what's the problem?

Thier room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at eachothers throats when a large and mysterious bird offers them a new life in paradise. After some debate, they decide to accept.

Transported to a gorgeous island in the sky, Al and Eddie are soon living a life of ease and luxury. But they come to find that the grass can be a little too green on the other side. After a dramatic, nearly tragic escape from their paradise prison, both man and dog agree: there really is no place like home.

"Synopsis" by , A city janitor and his treasured canine companion are transported by a large colorful bird to an island in the sky, where their comfortable paradise existence threatens to turn them into birds as well.
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