Whistle for WillieWhistle for Willie is a 1964 children's picture book by American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.PlotThe protagonist, Peter, wants to be able to call his dog Willie by whistling. Although he cannot at first whistle he does not give up and eventually succeeds. The story also gives a little insight into Peter's daily life.ReceptionAnn Marie Sammataro of Common Sense Media said that it 'celebrates a child's ingenuity'. Kirkus Reviews stated that 'the Caldecott prize winner has captured in words and eye-stopping pictures a big day in a small boy's life...'FilmIn 1964, Jan Harvey narrated and played the characters in the cartoon film.