Can You Whistle, Johanna?
Why doesn’t Berra have a grandfather? And how can he get one? Ulf suggests that there are plenty of old men at the retirement home. Berra and Ulf go there together to find one—ideally one who eats pig’s trotters, invites you to tea, and can teach you to whistle.
A funny, sensitive, illustrated chapter book about a friendship across generations. Stark’s writing covers every emotion, sometimes in the same sentence.
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| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Gecko Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 80 |
| Publication Date | 2021-02-02 |
Author: Ulf Stark
Ulf Stark (1944-2017) was a much-loved, award-winning Swedish writer. He wrote more than 30 books for children and won many prizes for his stellar work. He was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018.
Illustrator: Anna Höglund
Anna Höglund is a Swedish illustrator and author. Her work has been recognized with Swedish and international awards. She has worked with many well-known authors including Barbro Lindgren and Ulf Stark.
Awards
- Kirkus Best Middle-Grade Fiction Book
- Kirkus Best Middle-Grade Book
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A sweet, tender, never maudlin evocation of an intergenerational friendship.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews