Mama Seeton's Whistle

By Jerry Spinelli

Can a mother's whistle bring her children back from afar?

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40 pages· 947 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Mama Seeton's simple two-note whistle calls her children home for cake and love. As they venture further into the world, the distance grows. Can her whistle reach them across the globe and reunite the family once more? This heartwarming tale explores the enduring bond between a mother and her children, capturing the essence of love that transcends distance. Will the familiar sound of home be enough to bring them back?

From the publisher

Without even thinking about it,Mama Seeton puckered her lips and whistled.It was not a loud whistle.Or a fancy whistle. Just a simple two-note whistle. When Mama Seeton whistles, her children run home for chocolate cake, hugs, kisses, and shared memories. But as time passes, they travel farther and farther away from the familiar sound. Can mama’s whistle be heard all over the world, and bring her children home one more time? Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli’s sweet lyrical text and New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham’s charming illustrations show the timeless love between a mother and her children.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 947
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~479L

Themes & topics

Books about love Books about moms Books about family history Books about family life Books about mother and child

What readers & critics say

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“This is the sweetest book about a mother's love for her children! I love the sweet text and that the tradition of whistling was passed down to her children. The illustrations are lovely, too!”

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