A Place to Start a Family
  • Published: 15 January 2018
  • ISBN: 9781580897488
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00

A Place to Start a Family

Poems About Creatures That Build

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A poetry collection introducing animal architects that build remarkable structures in order to attract a mate and have babies.

A poetry collection introducing animal architects that build remarkable structures in order to attract a mate and have babies.

Many animals build something--a nest, tunnel, or web--in order to pair up, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species. Organized based on where creatures live--underground, in the water, on land, or in the air--twelve poems bring fish, insects, reptiles, mammals, and birds to life. Back matter includes more information about each animal.

"A fine synthesis of poetry and science" — Kirkus Reviews

"An inviting introduction to a dozen industrious creatures" — Publishers Weekly


"A natural for classroom use, with eye-catching art that will lure little ones in" — Booklist

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  • Published: 15 January 2018
  • ISBN: 9781580897488
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $40.00
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About the author

David Harrison

David Harrison, a Sydney-based design journalist and stylist, has been contributing to Australian interiors magazines since 1999 and has seen his work published in numerous titles including Belle, Vogue Living, Real Living, Inside Out, Habitus, Design Quarterly and The Weekend Australian magazine. He also contributes to Indesignlive and the Powerhouse Museum's D*Hub blog.

After many years reporting on the Milan Furniture Fair, he developed the Design Daily blog (designdaily.com.au) where he posts on global and local design trends. It is subscribed to by design aficionados worldwide.

In this book he brings his knowledge of design detail, how spaces work, the way furniture and artwords contribute to the success of a space and the practical aspects of working with white interiors.

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Praise for A Place to Start a Family

Praise for Now You See Them, Now You Don't:

  • 2017 Notable Poetry Book List, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
  • "The text educates young readers about useful camouflage for predators and for prey. An attractive, informative blend of science and the arts."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review