One Small Place in a Tree

As far as science picture books go, I thought this one was one of the better ones. It does a great job of explaining how useful a hole in a tree can be to all kinds of animals in an ecosystem and how important dead or dying trees are. I thought the illustrations could have been better, maybe more engaging or realistic. But despite this, great book on a very particular topic. Good book to use as a hook for a lesson or to introduce a wider topic.

I liked the pictures but I did not like the way the author keep saying "next time you see the tree" but no time limit or duration. I could see it today, and tomorrow and all that change would have taken place?

Genre: Science,informational
Media: paint, color pencils
Critique: This book teaches children about a tree that has a hole dug out in the middle and the many adventures the animals and insects who face this hole. A concept that could be taught from this story is sharing as well as learning about the types of wildlife who live outdoors and in trees. I would read this story to kindergarten level and first graders.

This book gives the audience an up close look at the development of holes in trees within a forest. A bear will sharpen it's claws, beetles will make mazes, laying eggs, woodpeckers will eat the worms, and it continues in this fashion until the tree falls to the ground. It is important to remember that both living and dead trees play an important role in a woods ecosystem.

a boy watches the process of a tree turning into a home for animals. First a bear scratches it, then beetles move in, then a woodpecker eats the beetles ect.

Lots of animals and nature.