Overview

Have you ever seen a fish that could do a handstand? This is the story of a quirky and primitive little fish that is famous for two reasons: walking on its ‘hands’ (pectoral fins), and being one of the first marine fish in the world to be listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Spotted Handfish has survived since the time of the dinosaurs – until now. Invasive seastars, pollution and climate change mean that this unique Australian is in serious trouble – hands up if you want to know more! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-10. Winner, The ACT Notable Awards, Children's 2020 (Big Press) Shortlisted, The CBCA Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2021 Shortlisted, The Wilderness Society Environment Award for Children's Literature 2021: Non-Fiction Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2021 Whitley Awards: Threatened Species Conservation for Children

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9781486311842

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A great and informative book for children that highlights an environmental problem but with a positive approach on how we can change things. The amazing illustrations are colourful and energetic which compliments the story beautifully. A wonderful book! -- Peita * Maryborough Regional Library Instagram @mblibvic * Children of all ages will enjoy this book due to the voice - spoken by the Spotted Handfish, the facts embedded throughout the story about what the Spotted Handfish is and also the story it tells of how the scientists are working to save it. -- Vanessa Ryan-Rendall * Educate.Empower * Presented in a way that engages the reader with Handstand's story entwined and embedded with facts and accompanied by biologically-correct illustrations which have a childlike appeal. -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf *

HoldOn!: Saving the Spotted Handfish is a Marine environment story, narratedby a handfish, and showcasing handfish biology and ecology, including toenvironmental threats and their conservation plight, as well as how science isstepping in to save the day. Of special note is the inclusion of a Fact Filesection and a Glossary, making Hold On!: Saving the SpottedHandfish especially recommended for elementary school and communitylibrary collections for children ages 8-12. --Bookwatch

Hold On!: Saving the Spotted Handfish is a Marine environment story, narrated by a handfish, and showcasing handfish biology and ecology, including to environmental threats and their conservation plight, as well as how science is stepping in to save the day. Of special note is the inclusion of a Fact File section and a Glossary, making Hold On!: Saving the Spotted Handfish especially recommended for elementary school and community library collections for children ages 8-12. --Bookwatch

Author Information

Dr Gina M Newton is a scientist, science communicator and award-winning author of Amazing Animals of Australia’s National Parks. She’s also a Past National President of the Australian Marine Sciences Association. Rachel Tribout is an illustrator and graphic designer from France based in Tasmania. She’s the author and creator of The Monsters of Tasmania and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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