Whistling    by Elizabeth Partridge & Anna Grossnickle Hines Order:  USA  Can Greenwillow, 2003 (2003) Hardcover     Reviewed by Hilary Williamson This father and son picture book is unusually illustrated with vibrant hand-sewn quilts by Anna Grossnickle Hines (she explains at the back how she made them). It's night-time at the campsite and stars glitter in a clear sky. 'The air is tingly and cold' as Daddy rouses Jake from his warm sleeping bag. He wonders if he's really ready. His dad thinks so; 'You can do it' he says. They spot deer and a rabbit as they wait. As the sun rises and the stars wink out of the sky, Jake tries, and soon he's 'softly, so softly' whistling. As they practice together, Jake says 'Together our whistling is strong and true.' Elizabeth Partridge has captured a precious moment, when a father teaches his son something simple, and the child is exhilerated by his achievement. The quilt pictures add an extra dimension, that emphasizes the old-fashioned value of a delightful picture book. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews