Description: 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.
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.
Al, a janitor, and his dog Eddie are flown by a bird from their one-room apartment to a beautiful island inhabited by birds. They soon discover that a life of luxury has too high a price, and they are only too glad to return home. Illustrated with color paintings. Winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal.
Details
Publication Date:
1999-10-01
Size
Height:
10.3 in
Width:
9.3 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
13.6 oz
Publisher's Note 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.