| Edition |
Sunburst ed. |
| Description |
(32) p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Indexed In: |
Wilson's Children, November 1996 |
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Elem. School Library Collection, March 1998 |
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Notable/Best Books (A.L.A.) |
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School Library Journal |
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Book Links (A.L.A.), July 1997 |
|
Child Study Children's Book Committee |
|
Horn Book Starred |
|
Booklist |
| Summary |
Al, a janitor, and his faithful dog, Eddie, live together in a single room on the West Side. Their life is a struggle until a large and mysterious bird offers them a change of fortune. |
| Audience |
4.7 |
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K-3 Follett Library Resources |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG RL 2.1 0.5 LARK |
| Awards |
Caldecott Medal/Honor, 1987 |
| Subject |
Self-acceptance -- Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Egielski, Richard, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
0374429855 |
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