A Hollow Is a Home

Author(s): Abbie Mitchell; Astred Hicks

CBCA Shortlist 2020

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.


Age range 5 to 12 


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CBCA 2020 Shortlist:The Eve Pownall Award for Information Books

CBCA Review: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. Detailed and varied information is sure to engage young readers by delving into the topic of hollows and explaining how they form and how animals use and depend upon them. Scientific information is presented in a simple and accessible way, with concepts and terminology well defined and explained. Vibrant illustrations, photographs, maps and diagrams complement the content and bring the information to life, and some fun and practical instruction on finding hollows and how to create a nesting box lend the book an interactive element. Profiles and interviews with scientists working in the area of wildlife conservation may even inspire further investigation into the subject. The book is a fun and informative peek into a hidden, yet vital part of nature.

General Fields

  • : 9781486308057
  • : CSIRO Publishing
  • : CSIRO Publishing
  • : 0.390089
  • : August 2019
  • : length:- '25' width:- '21.5'
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Abbie Mitchell; Astred Hicks
  • : Paperback
  • : 2020
  • : English
  • : 591.5640994
  • : Eve Pownall Award
  • : 104
  • : YNN