Willie longs to be able to whistle for his dog and makes many ingenious attempts.

The Snowy Day

by Ezra Jack Keats and Taner Baybars

Published 5 November 1962
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.

Whistle for Willie

by Ezra Jack Keats

Published 4 September 1964
Since it was first published in 1964, Whistle for Willie has delighted millions of young readers with its simple writing and its striking collage artwork depicting the story of Peter, who longs to whistle for his dog. The New York Times wrote: "Mr. Keats's illustrations boldly, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."