William's Doll

<p><strong>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.--<em>School Library Journal</em></strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Written by beloved author Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Newbery Medal-winning author and Caldecott Honor Book illustrator William Pène du Bois <em>William's Doll</em> was published in 1972 and was one of the first picture books to deal with gender stereotypes. <em>William's Dol</em>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.</p>