When Whistle for Willie was first published in 1964, 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." Now the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog, is accessible to even the youngest child in a durable board book edition, with reinforced pages, a handy trim size, and safe, rounded corners. Ezra Jack Keats, who died in 1983, was the award-winning author of such children's favorites as The Snowy Day, which won the Caldecott Medal, and Goggles, a Caldecott Honor Book. Product details Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers (May 1, 1998) Language: : English Board book : 32 pages ISBN-10 : 0670880469 ISBN-13 : 978-0670880461 Reading age : Baby - 2 years Lexile measure : AD490L Item Weight : 8.8 ounces Dimensions : 5.38 x 0.83 x 5.75 inches
