Hey, Boy

By Benjamin Strouse, Jennifer Phelan (Illustrator)

A boy and his dog are separated. Can they reunite despite life's challenges?

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 298 ratings

48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A boy discovers a dog and dreams of endless adventures together. But when an accident separates them, he faces the challenge of growing up to reunite with his loyal friend. Will life's obstacles keep them apart, or can true friendship overcome all? "Hey, Boy" explores the enduring bond between a boy and his pet, reminding us that true friends always find their way back to each other.

From the publisher

In the classic style of The Giving Tree comes a touching debut picture book about the unfaltering love between a boy and his pet.

One day a boy finds a dog. He takes him home, already dreaming of the adventures they will have and the games they will play.

But when the boy gets hurt, he and his new best friend are separated. Will the boy be able to grow up quickly enough to get his furry companion back, or will life keep getting in the way?

With dreamily spare text and sweeping yet simple illustrations, Hey, Boy is a reminder that true friends always find their way home to each other.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD490L

Themes & topics

Books about love Books about friendship Books about dogs Books about human-animal relationships Books about pets

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.3

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5.0

“I don't even like dogs, and I thought that this was a beautiful coming of age story about true friendship and love—the kind that is patient and forgiving and lasts a lifetime. The minimalist illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to the sweetness of the story and it's one that will appeal broadly to the young and the old alike.”

Marmee

Trusted reviewer

5.5

“THIS BOOK. I have feelings about this book. First of all, it's a little heartbreaking and sweet and touching all at the same time and I don't even like animals very much but it still melted my icy cold heart. Second, I am in love with the design and sort of want to decorate my living room around it. Oh yeah, also my kids love it.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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