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Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog Eddie, live in a single room doing everything together. One day a large, mysterious bird offers them a change of fortune and transports them to a gorgeous island in the sky. They gradually learn however that life is not all it seems and yearn for the past.
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"Like Maurice Sendak's" Where the Wild Things Are," this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . ."Hey, Al "is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor." --Judith Viorst," The New York Times Book Review"
"Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone." --Starred, "Booklist"
"Like Maurice Sendak's" Where the Wild Things Are", this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . ."Hey, Al "is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor." --Judith Viorst, " The New York Times Book Review "
"Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone." --Starred, "Booklist"
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"Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone." --Starred, "Booklist"
"Like Maurice Sendak's" Where the Wild Things Are", this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . ."Hey, Al "is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor." --Judith Viorst, " The New York Times Book Review "
"Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone." --Starred, "Booklist"
Like Maurice Sendak's" Where the Wild Things Are," this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . ."Hey, Al "is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor. "Judith Viorst, The New York Times Book Review"
Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone. "Starred, Booklist""
Like Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . .Hey, Al is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor. Judith Viorst, The New York Times Book Review
Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone. Starred, Booklist
""Like Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, this picture book explores the pleasures and the costs of leaving home. . .Hey, Al is a perfect melding of words and pictures, fantasy and reality, tenderness and humor." --Judith Viorst, The New York Times Book Review
"Outstanding artwork. . .The author and artist succeed again, with a book that has something for everyone." --Starred, Booklist
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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- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0241122279
- ISBN 13 9780241122273
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorEgielski R.
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Hey, Al
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Hamish Hamilton, London
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0241122279
ISBN 13: 9780241122273
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Hey, Al
Published by
Hamish Hamilton, London
(1989)
ISBN 10: 0241122279
ISBN 13: 9780241122273
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Book Description Decorative Boards. Condition: Fine. Egielski, Richard (illustrator). First British Edition, First Printing. A lovely First British Edition, First Printing signed for Parrish Books by the author on the half-title page. Winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal, the U.S. edition was printed in 1986 and this edition in 1989. The British edition is quite scarce, especially signed. With wonderful illustrations by Richard Egielski, this charming book is a treasure. The story is about hardworking janitor Al and his faithful dog Eddie, and their discovery that home was not so bad after all. In fine unread condition. Multiple copies available. Seller Inventory # 1081
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