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Whistle for Willie


Viking Kestrel Picture Books

No. of pages 32

Published: 1977

Great for age 3-10 years

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Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its nearly wordless text and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. The New York Times wrote: "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Little Greats, Live Oak Readalongs, Picture Puffin, Picture Puffins, Viking Kestrel Picture Books .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1977 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Ezra Jack Keats (www. ezra-jack-keats. org), who died in 1983, was one of the first people to create a realistic, friendly, multi-ethnic urban setting in picture books for young children. His legacy lives on in the popularity of his most famous character, Peter - the star of The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Peter's Chair, A Letter to Amy, Goggles , and others.

 

This book is in the following series:

Little Greats

Viking Kestrel Picture Books

Picture Puffin

Picture Puffins
The "Picture Puffins" series is a collection of beautifully illustrated childrens picture books published by Puffin Books, a well-known imprint of Penguin Random House. This series is aimed primarily at children aged 3 to 7 years and encompasses a wide range of stories, including fairy tales, fables, original tales, and adaptations of classic literature. One of the standout features of the series is the vibrant and engaging illustrations that accompany the text. Many books in the series promote educational themes, such as friendship, kindness, sharing, and problem-solving. The narratives often carry moral lessons, making them suitable for both entertainment and educational purposes. The stories are typically written in simple, rhythmic language that is easy for children to understand and enjoyable to read aloud.

Live Oak Readalongs