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Great Big Softie

By Kaye Baillie
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Great Big Softie by Kaye Baillie is a delightful children's book about the power of kindness and love. It follows the journey of a teddy bear who appears tough on the outside but reveals a heart of gold as he discovers the importance of caring for others. Through engaging storytelling, the book delivers a meaningful message about understanding and compassion.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about overcoming misunderstandings and embracing kindness. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate heartwarming tales with beautifully illustrated pages that convey themes of friendship and acceptance.

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Elliot is a GREAT BIG SOFTIE. To fit in with the other monsters, he decides to perform some MONSTROUS deeds. After scaring a little girl on her bike, he must decide whether to continue being MONSTROUS or follow his heart.

Age range 3 to 6

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922326485

Publisher: New Frontier Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Frontier Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shane McG

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kaye Baillie

About the Author

Kaye Baillie is an award-winning author with a passion for picture books and storytelling. She completed a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing in 2005 and her favourite subject was Writing for Children. Great Big Softie is Kaye's second book with New Frontier Publishing, and she can't wait for young readers to meet Elliot, a soft-hearted monster. She is an active member and the Assistant Co-ordinator of SCBWI Victoria, Australia, and also a member of the Children's Book Council of Australia. Kaye lives in a Victorian coastal town in Australia with her family and high maintenance pets. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found baking or eating a scrumptious pudding.

Australian-born Shane McG has drawn robots, monsters and cars ever since he was knee high to a grasshopper. When he got a bit taller, he moved to London where he illustrated for newspapers, magazines, design studios and advertising agencies as well as painting big abstract canvases in his East London warehouse studio. Shane now lives back in his hometown of Melbourne with his husband. He illustrates almost exclusively for picture books these days which he loves. He feels he has come full circle as he once again draws robots, monsters and cars. He loves bush walking, running around the park, eating gluten-free cake and drinking tea as he watches his ginger cat destroy the begonias.

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