Give a Little Whistle facts for kids

"Give a Little Whistle" is a well-known song from Walt Disney's 1940 animated movie, Pinocchio. It was written by Leigh Harline and Ned Washington. In the film, the song is performed by Cliff Edwards, who voices Jiminy Cricket, and Dickie Jones, who voices Pinocchio. The song is all about teaching Pinocchio how to whistle and reminding him to always let his conscience be his guide.

The Song in the Movie

In the movie, Jiminy Cricket tries to teach Pinocchio how to whistle. Jiminy hops around and shows Pinocchio how to pucker his lips and blow. He whistles three times to help Pinocchio learn.

Jiminy then starts to dance and sing the song. He even blows his own top hat like a whistle, making an echo. Pinocchio tries to do the same, but nothing happens. Jiminy tells him, "Pucker up and blow!" He even uses a jug to make a deep, bass-like sound.

Pinocchio then stands up to sing along. Jiminy Cricket continues to show off his moves. He balances on a violin string, sliding up and down. He then walks along the string while singing the important line: "And always let your conscience be your guide!" Suddenly, the string breaks, and Jiminy disappears from the scene.

Later, Jiminy Cricket is seen playing around with his red umbrella, pretending it's a trombone. He even sniffs a pipe and spins around. He accidentally falls off a shelf. He lands on a saw, which makes a whistling sound. Jiminy playfully bounces and flies up high like a bird.

He then dives onto the saw as if it were a springboard. This sends him flying into a cuckoo clock. Inside the clock, he does some tap dancing to fix the clock's hand to 11:30. He knocks on the clock door and marches out like a band leader. He is followed by a Swiss family, a cow, and a maid. Jiminy finishes the song with them, reminding everyone, "And always let your conscience be your guide!" The door then closes in Jiminy's face.

After Jiminy's lesson, Pinocchio dances around, singing, "And always let your conscience be your guide!" But he trips over some cans. He falls from the workbench to the floor, making a big crashing noise. This noise wakes up Geppetto and all the animals in the workshop.

Other Artists Who Sang It

Many other artists have recorded their own versions of "Give a Little Whistle."

• Doris Day included the song on her 1964 album, With a Smile and a Song.
• Julie London sang it for her album Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast in 1967.
• June Christy featured the song on her 1960 album, The Cool School.