When the Waterhole Dries Up

Name: When the Waterhole Dries Up
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922081971
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Kaye Baillie

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When the Waterhole Dries Up by Kaye Baillie is a delightful children's book that takes readers on a whimsical adventure exploring the imagination of a child. As the waterhole in the backyard begins to dry up, a series of unexpected visitors cause plenty of chaos and charm. The story encourages young readers to appreciate the magic of everyday moments and the surprises nature can bring.
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Description

*Shortlisted for the 2022 CBCA Book Awards: Early childhood*

*Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards 2021: 3 to 5 Years*

Age range 3 to 6

It's bath time in the outback, and a dusty boy is waiting, but so are some very dusty and very cheeky animals.

Will this boy ever get clean?

A rollicking tale about togetherness and fun!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922081971

Publisher: Windy Hollow Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Windy Hollow Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Max Hamilton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

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 grew up writing stories on an orchard with its own waterhole. While she never had to share her bath with animals, she met yabbies and leeches while swimming in nearby channels. Kaye is an award-winning children's author who swims at the beach in Victoria where she lives with her family.

Max Hamilton is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer and most enthusiastically a maker of children's books. She enjoys noticing the little details in things, loves to get lost in the world of illustration and stories, and through her art aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our Australian fauna.

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