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Whistle for Willie

by Ezra Jack Keats
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Whistle for Willie
Whistle for Willie

Warm, colorful journey of persistence and discovery.

"Whistle for Willie" is more than just a children’s book; it's an endearing tale of a young boy's determination. Its nearly wordless narrative lets the vivid, expressive illustrations speak volumes, capturing both the vibrancy of city life and the innocence of childhood. Peter's quest to whistle for his dog, Willie, is a testament to the simple yet profound victories in a child's life – making it a timeless story that resonates with the perseverance and joy found in everyday moments.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Whistle for Willie

by Ezra Jack Keats
$10.90 Now $7.90 Save 28% more
ISBN: 9780140502022
Authors: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date of Publication: 1977-02-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Realistic Fiction, Family
Goodreads rating: 4.25
(rated by 11391 readers)

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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 "Mr. Keats' illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Warm, colorful journey of persistence and discovery.

"Whistle for Willie" is more than just a children’s book; it's an endearing tale of a young boy's determination. Its nearly wordless narrative lets the vivid, expressive illustrations speak volumes, capturing both the vibrancy of city life and the innocence of childhood. Peter's quest to whistle for his dog, Willie, is a testament to the simple yet profound victories in a child's life – making it a timeless story that resonates with the perseverance and joy found in everyday moments.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.