William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow (1985, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100064430677
ISBN-139780064430678
eBay Product ID (ePID)21017

Product Key Features

Book TitleWilliam's Doll
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1985
TopicToys, Dolls & Puppets, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family)
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes, Pene Du Bois, William
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorCharlotte Zolotow
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight3.7 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width7.2 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN70-183173
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal-E-
Grade ToThird Grade
Edition DescriptionReprint
Synopsis"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 Pène du Bois, William's Doll was published in 1972 and was one of the first picture books to deal with gender stereotypes. William's Dol l 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., "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., "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 Pène 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., "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., 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 makes it easy for others to understand, too.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.Z77 Wi

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