Hey, Al
Hey, Al
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Book Notes: Ex-library copy, discarded by Waterford Public Library (Waterford, NY) Blue cloth boards with light shelf wear; binding tight; pages clean Dust jacket in a library mylar cover; light soiling and small spots along the bottom edge Library spine label with the call number crossed out in pen, and a Caldecott Award sticker, both wrapping onto the jacket panels Price ($13.95) intact on the front flap Waterford Public Library address stamp on the front pastedown and on the title page Faint library stamp overstamped 'DISCARDED' on the front free endpaper Handwritten library numbers ('5140' and '5/87') beside the publisher's name on the title page Small pink mark near the edge of the first text page
Author(s): Arthur YorinksEdition: First Edition
Print: 2nd Print
Publication year: 1987
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Condition: GoodISBN:
Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog Eddie live in a single room on the West Side, where they eat, work and do everything together. Their life is an endless struggle until a large, mysterious bird offers them a change of fortune, and they are carried off to a gorgeous island in the sky.
After a dramatic escape from their 'paradise', both man and dog agree there really is no place like home. Pictures by Richard Egielski.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
