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Whistle for willie [electronic resource]. Ezra Jack Keats.

Keats, Ezra Jack. (Author). LeBlanc, Karen. (Added Author).

Summary:

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."

Electronic resources

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780698165625
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource
  • Edition: ENH.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Embedded sound file.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator: Karen LeBlanc.
Target Audience Note:
Text Difficulty K - Text Difficulty 2
LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)
2.5 ATOS Level
490 Lexile.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York : Puffin Books, 1977. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subject: Juvenile Literature.
Picture Book Fiction.
Juvenile Fiction.

Summary: 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."

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