A Hollow is a Home

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*Longlisted for the CBCA 2020 Eve Pownall Award for Information Books* *Shortlisted for the 2020 Environment Award for Children's Literature: Non-fiction* Age range 5 to 12 Do you know what a tree hollow is? To you and me, a tree hollow is just a hole, cavity or tunnel in a tree or branch. But to an animal, that hollow may be a bedroom, hiding place, nursery or shelter. It is the ultimate tree house! Come and take a peek inside the amazing world of tree hollows and discover more than 340 species of incredible Australian animals that call hollows home. With colour photos of glorious gliders, darting dunnarts, minute microbats and many more, this book is full of fun facts about animals that use tree hollows as places for resting, nesting or hiding. Find out how hollows are created, why they are threatened, and meet scientists who spend their time hollow-hunting. There are also plenty of tips on how you can spot hollows yourself, help to protect the environment and encourage habitat for hollow-dependent animals. Teachers' notes available here.

Abbie Mitchell is an environmental educator who provides school and community programs to celebrate and promote Australian biodiversity. She lives in the bush with her husband, two kids, some stingless beehives and a couple of charismatic dogs - and lots of native creatures. Astred Hicks is an award-winning book designer, illustrator and author. She has been designing books for over 10 years through her Sydney-based business Design Cherry.

"This inspiring exploration of tree hollows and the creatures that call them home is well-designed, beautifully written and bound to become an enduring reference book. The thoroughly researched information enriches readers' understanding of the natural world and our potential role in preserving our wildlife by providing a comprehensive introduction to tree hollows, which are an important ecological feature for so many species." -- The CBCA Book of the Year Awards * 2020 Judges Report * "'A Hollow is a Home', written by Abbie Mitchell and illustrated by Astred Hicks, is Australia's first book for young and adolescent readers dedicated to hollow-dependent wildlife and my new favourite book from CSIRO Publishing! ... The book is beautifully laid out, with ample photos and diagrams on each page to keep readers engaged (and excellent teacher notes)." -- Dr Sam Lloyd * Children's Books Daily blog * "A Hollow is a Home will help children develop a sense of wonder and respect about tree hollow as well as stimulate their curiosity about the creatures that depend on them and the ways that human actions can affect them. Its visually appealing style and comprehensive nature makes it eminently suitable as a primary classroom reference." -- Dr Lucy Robinson * Geographical Education, Vol 33 *