Whistle for Willie (Picture Puffin Books)
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Love this author!
Keats has been my go to author for childrens books for many years. It is important for children of color to see someone that looks like them and he was the first to use African-American children as main characters. I cannot tell you how many of his books I have purchased, starting 45 years ago when my eldest daughter was born until now. Books are my gift of choice for every occasion, including baby showers.
This book is visually gorgeous and the narrative is easy but interesting
This book is visually gorgeous and the narrative is easy but interesting. My toddler often requests this book and though she doesn't understand much of the dialog at her age, she gets the basic idea and enjoys watching for Willie and the gato at the barber shop.
A CLASSIC.
I think all of Ezra Jack Keats books are timeless classics told in a gentle yet amusing way that kids can identify with easily. I bought this book for a little girl who was turning six and struggling to master the art of learning to whistle. I think we can all remember that excitement when we finally are able to actually whistle!
Sweet story about an African-American boy and his dog
Love Ezra Jack Keats! This was a baby gift. Included the stuffed dog Willie with it. Awesome to have African-American characters in picture books. Cute story about a boy and his dog and learning to whistle.
Whistle For Willie board book
I like how the board book pages are easy for a one-year old to turn. The illustrations are colorful and keeps the child's attention focused on book as it is being read to him or her. Board books pages are very thick which will cause it to have a longer life span than books with thin pages.
Our 19 month old loves this book
We must have 80+ children's books from hand-me-downs and purchases. We've had this one for a couple of months and he still wants us to read it to him (and whistle at the appropriate junctures) at least once a day.
Outdated
I purchased based on the reviews but this book is outdated. Willie is wearing a pink and white blouse and pink socks throughout the book. Maybe for the right child this would be okay but I don't want to make any choices for the little boy I am buying the book for so I returned it.
Excellent book to add to my First Grade collection
Excellent book to add to my First Grade collection. This series is wonderful as Read Alouds for teaching Realistic fiction, and how character feelings change throughout the story. I am very satisfied with the product and the seller.
Such a good story!
I'm so thankful this book is avaliable in a board book format. My one year old loves all the stories about Peter and this one is no exception.
My Absolute Favorite Children's Book
I have bought this book forever baby shower I have attended in the last 5 years! My kids loved it and I want everyone else to experience it as well. Buy the collection of books centered around the character Peter and his dachshund Willie!
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