About This Book
Reach for this book when your family is feeling the itch for something new or when your child is struggling to appreciate what they already have. Through a surreal, colorful journey, Hey, Al explores the universal human tendency to think the grass is always greener on the other side. This Caldecott Medal-winning story follows a hardworking janitor and his loyal dog as they trade their cramped city apartment for a tropical paradise, only to realize that true comfort comes from being who you are with the people you love. It is a gentle, slightly absurd lesson in gratitude and the beauty of the everyday. Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, it offers a sophisticated but accessible visual metaphor for finding 'heaven' in your own home, even when it feels a bit small.
