THIS BOOK IS FULL OF HOLES

Nothing can actually turn out to be a great deal of something.

Consider the humble hole. Just how many holes are there? According to this ingenious and creative treatise that purports to tell the “hole” truth about the “empty spaces” all around, they’re ubiquitous: They can be found on land, underwater, in space, and even in airplane windows; they can be created by animals as well as by humans. They serve a dizzying array of purposes (holes in the ice help ringed seals breathe while hunting fish), come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and depths, and may develop rapidly (like sinkholes) or over time (like potholes). Readers might be surprised to discover that not all holes are empty. Brief paragraphs thoughtfully and conversationally explain various types of hole, from the indentations in waffles to sound holes in guitars and violins. Each spread starts with a statement that introduces a different type of hole and its opposite: “A hole can be tiny…or enormous.” “A hole can be made to get in…or out.” “A hole can be used to make art…or music.” This wide-ranging and insightful work will have readers looking at the world in a new light. Colorful, lively digital illustrations clarify the informative material with quirky humor. Humans are racially diverse.

Hole-y cow! This winning book adds up to a “whole” lot of fascinating, thought-provoking fun.