The story of a little boy trying to learn how to whistle for his dog the way the older boys do is told in lovely simple words and beautiful glowing pictures. The minimal animation adds beauty to Ezra Jack Keats’ cut-paper illustrations. Story teller: Jane Harvey. From the book written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keates.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012887
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 0-6
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)