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Whistle for Willie, a picture book by Ezra Jack Keats, uses nearly wordless text and bold collage illustrations to portray Peter’s desire to whistle for his faithful dog. The vivid artwork captures his urban environment and a bright summer day.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ezra Jack Keats
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