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I have to admit, my whistling as a kid drove my parents - quite reasonably - insane. So I rather like this book, and find one of the ending lines nigh unbelievable.

*shrugs*

Still lots of fun, and excellent art.

hldavids's review against another edition

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3.0

Peter sees someone whistle and their dog comes running. Peter thinks of the fun he and his dog Willie would have if only he could whistle. Peter practices and practices - in a box, on the street, even in his father's hat. Does practice make perfect?

A charming tale about persistence. Listed as a companion book to The Snowy Day [b:The Snowy Day|310258|The Snowy Day|Ezra Jack Keats|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173627696s/310258.jpg|51286].

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inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

5.0

panda_incognito's review against another edition

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5.0

This picture book from the 1960s, which is a sequel to the better-known classic [b:The Snowy Day|310258|The Snowy Day (Peter, #1)|Ezra Jack Keats|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347624377l/310258._SX50_.jpg|51286], follows a young Black boy around his city as he tries to learn how to whistle for his dog. The illustrations are gorgeous, and I especially love the vibrant pink bricks in the background. This is a great book for families, and teachers and librarians can share it during themed storytimes about classic picture books, Black children, pet dogs, or everyday play. Although the book has no intended moral message, it highlights the value of independent play and of perseverance in learning new things.

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3.0

Peter learns to whistle and his dog loves it.
A pleasant, gentle story.

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