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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.

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  • Eddie: the man that looks for a change
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AL, a nice man, a quiet man, a janitor, lived in one room on the West Side with his faithful dog, Eddie.

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This is book 1987 of 75 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Polar Express, and followed by Owl Moon.

This is book 319 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Animalia, and followed by The Hound of the Mound and the Frog of the Bog.

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  1. Arthur Yorinks (Author)

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  1. Richard Egielski (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Farrar
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1986
ISBN: 0374330603
Page Count: 32

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