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Hey, Al

Book Description
The plot of this book, for 4-year-olds and up, involves the travails of Al, a janitor who lives in a dingy apartment on Manhattan's West Side with his dog Eddie. One day, a funny-looking bird sticks its huge head through Al's bathroom window and proposes a journey to a terrific place where there are "no worries" and "no cares." Al agrees and takes Eddie with him. What the two experience is paradis... More
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PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingPaperback (19 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-10B0085S9QM2
Publication Date05/01/1989
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About Arthur Yorinks (Author) : Arthur Yorinks is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Arthur Yorinks include Maurice Sendak's Seven Little Monsters #5: Take a Hike, Maurice Sendak's Seven Little ... more
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About Richard Egielski (Illustrator) : Richard Egielski is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Richard Egielski include The Whistle on the Train, The End, The Fi... more
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12/13/2011 Alyssa Rixe

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11/17/2009 jacklyn curb said:
This is the story of a man and his dog who finds out the grass is not greener on the other side. They were unhappy with their life, and a mysterious bird makes them an offer they cannot refuse. Soon they realize that this paradise comes with a price, and they return home more grateful than ever for ... more

tags: great lesson about appreciation, I recommend, I read

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