| William's Doll Contributor(s): Zolotow, Charlotte (Author), Pene Du Bois, William (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064430677 ISBN-13: 9780064430678 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1985 Annotation: "Nonconforming William's heart is set on a doll; his father and brother are set against it. William gets his wish, and readers get a satisfying story that takes a gentle swipe at sexism".--School Library Journal. ALA Notable Children's Book; New York Times Outstanding Children's Book. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Values & Virtues - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 70183173 |
| Lexile Measure: 840 |
| Series: Trophy Picture Books (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.8" W x 8.8" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 5500 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An excellent book about a boy named William who wants the forbidden--a doll. The long-awaited realistic handling of this theme makes it a landmark book.--School Library Journal More than anything, William wants a doll. "Don't be a creep," says his brother. "Sissy, sissy," chants the boy next door. Then one day someone really understands William's wish, and make it easy for others to understand, too. William gets a doll, so he can learn to be a loving parent someday. Written by beloved author Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Newbery Medal-winning author and Caldecott Honor Book illustrator William P ne du Bois, William's Doll was published in 1972 and was one of the first picture books to deal with gender stereotypes. William's Doll has been welcomed by teachers, librarians, and other caregivers as a springboard for discussion about gender roles and intolerance, whether shared one on one or with groups in a classroom or library setting. |
Contributor Bio(s): Du Bois, William Pene: - William Pene du Bois, as both artist and writer, charmed generations of readers with his distinct combination of inventiveness and elegant simplicity. Two of his most popular books are The Twenty One Balloons, winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, and Lion, a Caldecott Honor Book in 1957. With handsome, delicate artwork, William Pene du Bois tailored his unmistakable style to suit Charlotte Zolotow's groundbreaking and tender story of a boy who wants a doll. Pene Du Bois, William: -William Pene du Bois, as both artist and writer, charmed generations of readers with his distinct combination of inventiveness and elegant simplicity. Two of his most popular books are The Twenty One Balloons, winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, and Lion, a Caldecott Honor Book in 1957. With handsome, delicate artwork, William Pene du Bois tailored his unmistakable style to suit Charlotte Zolotow's groundbreaking and tender story of a boy who wants a doll. Zolotow, Charlotte: -Charlotte Zolotow--author, editor, publisher, and educator--has one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature. She has written more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. |