Willie Wins

By Almira Astudillo Gilles

Book Overview

In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158430023X
• ISBN13: 9781584300236
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Willie Wins in all areas...

The story revolves around an universal expereince of young children; however, the way it is presented in Willie Wins and its main character being of Filipino descent makes it a well worth addition to any child's and teacher's (multi-cultural) library. The illustrations are vibrant. The expressions of the characters not only capitivate the audience with its detail but clearly conveys the feelings of the characters as well. Willie wins in all areas!

Delightful and Different

This book gives readers a fun picture of Filipino culture inside a heart-warming story about a boy and his father. All kids are embarrassed by their parents at some time, and will relate easily to Willie. Readers are quickly drawn into the story, wondering - what is in the coconut bank? The ending delights and surprises. I look forward to the next book from Ms. Gilles!