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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. –School Library JournalMore 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.Written by beloved author Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Newbery Medal-winning author and Caldecott Honor Book illustrator William Pène du Bois, William s Doll was published in 1972 and was one of the first picture books to deal with gender stereotypes. William s Doll 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.