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Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

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paroof's review

5.0

This has been a favorite of both my boys. The simple story, the universal urge of children to whistle, the fantastic artwork - in my opinion it's perfect.

This is a classic I give as a gift often.

serenabereading's review against another edition

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3.0

My first time reading a book by Ezra Jack Keats. A cute story about a boy who learns how to whistle. This caught my eye because the little boy is African American.

bantwalkers's review

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5.0

Just beautiful. Fun and magical and tender.

This book was assigned to my son for kindergarten homework. His copy is a book from the school library that was marked "discarded" because it is "obsolete."
I wondered why, but when I read it, I saw that both the dogs and the young children are allowed to play in their neighborhood without direct adult supervision. Sadly, that does seem to be something that is now "obsolete."

jacqren's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

babis20ipad's review

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Maybe silly to include in my reading challenge but this might be the earliest book I can recall reading and it met the specific requirements for a 2024 challenge. And I got to read it with my 2 & 3 year old granddaughters yesterday who practiced whistling with limited success along with Peter!

barbarianlibarian's review

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4.0

classic. adore the art. the story is okay. the kids liked it.

allmadhere106's review

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4.0

For: readers wanting a playful book about learning to whistle and playing with one's pup.

Possible red flags: unrealistic expectations for suddenly being able to whistle (at least for some).