William's Doll
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

William's Doll

Written by Charlotte Zolotow · Illustrated by William Pene du Bois

A boy defies stereotypes to fulfill his wish for a doll.

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32 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 840L
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Bookroo's summary

William longs for a doll, facing ridicule from his brother and neighbor. His father offers toys, but not the one he truly desires. Amidst the taunts, someone finally understands William's wish, challenging gender norms and opening hearts. Will William's dream of nurturing come true, and can he change perceptions along the way?

From the publisher

William wants a doll - to hug, to feed, to tuck in, and kiss goodnight. “Don’t be a creep, “ says his brother. “Sissy, sissy, “ chants the boy next door. His father buys him trains and a basketball - but not the doll that William really wants. Then one day, someone comes along who understands why William should have his doll.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
594
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5500
Publication
Published
May 1, 1985
First published
May 10, 1972
Publisher
Harper Row
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430678
LCCN
70183173
OCLC
52940818

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