Hey, Wall

Written by Susan Verde · Illustrated by John Parra

A boy transforms a bleak wall into a vibrant community masterpiece, uniting neighbors through art.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 681 ratings

32 pages· 333 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ángel sees a dull wall in his lively neighborhood and envisions a masterpiece. With a big idea and the help of his community, he sets out to transform the wall into a vibrant mural. Can art unite and inspire his neighbors? This beautifully illustrated tale celebrates creativity and the power of coming together to make a difference.

From the publisher

A boy takes on a community art project in order to make his neighborhood more beautiful in this empowering and inspiring picture book by Susan Verde, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist John Parra. One creative boy. One bare, abandoned wall. One BIG idea. There is a wall in Ángel’s neighborhood. Around it, the community bustles with life: music, dancing, laughing. Not the wall. It is bleak. One boy decides to change that. But he can’t do it alone. Told in elegant verse by Susan Verde and vibrantly illustrated by John Parra, this inspiring picture book celebrates the power of art to tell a story and bring a community together.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 333
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 520L

Themes & topics

Books about community Books about art Books about change Books about social themes Books about values and virtues

What readers & critics say

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“When a young boy passes an old, unloved wall, he realizes all of the things in his family and community that take place around the wall. I love his proactive attitude in working to make the wall beautiful again and have it represent the community.”

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