Hey, Al

About This Book

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?

Their room is crowded and cramped; their life is an endless struggle. Al and Eddie are practically at each others' 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.

A Caldecott Medal Winner.

About the Authors or Illustrators

Arthur Yorinks: Arthur Yorinks  and Richard Egielski have collaborated on several books together. Mr. Yorinks lives in New York City, and Mr. ... Read More.

Richard Egielski: Richard Egielski is best known for his Caldecott Medal book, Hey Al, by Arthur Yorinks.  Two of his titles, Buz and Jazper, were ... Read More.