Whistle for Willie

by Ezra Jack Keats

A small summer challenge in Peter’s neighborhood

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Awards & Recognition

Critical praise
Praise from The New York Times for the illustrations
Praise for the book’s illustrations and their depiction of the child and his city setting.

A small summer challenge in Peter’s neighborhood

Peter’s attempt to learn how to whistle for his dog, Willie, gives this nearly wordless picture book its simple, child-sized focus. Set in Peter’s neighborhood on a summer day, the story centers on trying, practicing, and imagining as he works toward a small goal. Ezra Jack Keats’s bright texture collages bring the city setting and Peter’s experience to the page, with the illustrations carrying much of the storytelling. At 32 pages, it offers a compact picture-book look at an everyday challenge and the satisfaction of making progress.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Children ages 4–8 who enjoy picture books about everyday adventures
Families and educators seeking a nearly wordless story for shared viewing and discussion
Young readers interested in neighborhood settings and stories about practicing a new skill

Themes

PersistenceChildhood independenceNeighborhood lifeLearning through practice

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Book overview

Explore the wonder of childhood in this classic, nearly wordless picture book!

Young Peter embarks on a summer adventure in his neighborhood, learning how to whistle for his dog, Willie. But whistling is harder than it looks. Will persistence, patience, and imagination win the day? This heartwarming story by award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats celebrates the joys of tiny triumphs with bright and engaging texture collages.

"Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day." -The New York Times

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