One Small Place in a Tree: A Lyrical Book About the Hidden World of a Tree Hollow for Children (Ages 4-8)

One Small Place in a Tree: A Lyrical Book About the Hidden World of a Tree Hollow for Children (Ages 4-8)

<p>Deep in the forest . . .</p><p>A bear sharpens her claws on a tree trunk. The scratched bark chips; a tiny hole forms. Timber beetles tunnel inside. The hole grows bigger and bigger.</p><p>In lyrical prose, Barbara Brenner reveals the fascinating happenings in one small place. She explains how, over many years, the rough hole transforms into a cozy hollow -- home to salamanders, tree frogs, a family of white-footed mice. Tom Leonard’s absorbing illustrations take you beneath the bark to a hidden world. His warm, lifelike depictions of squirrels and bluebirds, snakes and spiders show the splendor that dwells in the most unexpected places.</p><p>So stop. Observe. Explore your natural world. If you look closely enough, you will surely find . . . one small place that is home for something.</p>