Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

Name: Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish
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ISBN: 9781486322626

Gina M. Newton, Rachel Tribout

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English

CSIRO Publishing
01 October 2020

Marine biology; Animal ecology; Fishes (ichthyology); Picture books; Educational: Sciences, general science

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

By: Gina M. Newton
Illustrated by: Rachel Tribout
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9781486322626
ISBN 10: 148632262X
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 01 October 2020
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish

""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, 12 October 2020 ""Hold On! Saving the Spotted Handfish is an informative, educational resource which would be great for primary aged readers."" Amie Sabadin, Kids' Book Review, 2 November, 2020 ""The author and illustrator have managed to achieve the perfect cohesion of art and text in the book's amazing layout."" Cayla Blakey, Double Helix Magazine, Issue 44, December 2020 ""The informal narration style makes this a great book for younger readers, with accessible and personable language rather than hard, dry facts."" Juilie Bertola, CBCA Reading Time, 30 December 2020