Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A cubby-hole, cubby-house or cubby is a small, snug place, which may be considered and used as a place of safety for children.This may be constructed by the children themselves and used as a place of play. Autistic children are especially fond of such places.In Australia, children may have a small shed, play-house or tent which they use as a cubby-house.In South Africa, cubby-hole is the local word for a glove compartment in a vehicle.This use is also common in Zimbabwe and Barbados.On some vehicles, the inside of the compartment's door may have an area for holding cups when open, and a section for holding a pen or pencil. On some newer cars, the glove compartment is temperature controlled, allowing for its use as a cooler. On others, such as the Toyota Yaris hatchback, multiple glove compartments are provided.