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Description edit
A little boy tries very hard to learn how to whistle for his dog.
"Mr. Keats's illustrations boldy, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."--The New York Times. ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.
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Characters/People edit
First Sentence edit
Oh, how Peter wished he could whistle!
Series & Lists edit
This book is in The New York Public Library's 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ezra Jack Keats (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: 0670762407
Page Count: 40
Publisher: Viking Pr
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: 0670762407
Page Count: 40
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Multicultural Stories › African-American
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Explore the World › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( K ) › Keats, Ezra Jack
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8 › Picture Books
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › Multiculturalism
- Books › Children's Books › Baby-3
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
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