Kaye Baillie Kaye Baillie i(A123524 works by)
Born: Established: 1963 ;
Gender: Female
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BiographyHistory

'Kaye Baillie began writing stories and making books during the long, hot summer holidays on the orchard where she grew up in Victoria. Kaye has a strong interest in researching and writing stories about unique individuals and events. She lives in Geelong West, Victoria.' (https://booksfromaustralia.com/book/the-friendly-games/)

Most Referenced Works

Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Mizuto and the Wind Adelaide : MidnightSun , 2023 26019442 2023 single work picture book children's

'Mizuto is a young boy living an ordinary life in Japan until one day, something extraordinary happens.

'Following a deadly tsunami, Mizuto’s father is missing.

'Could a mysterious telephone connected only to the wind help him find his father?

'Based on real events, Mizuto and the Wind is a story about the forces of nature, grief, family, and the importance of hope.'
2024 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Books
y separately published work icon When the Waterhole Dries Up Kew East : Windy Hollow , 2021 21195088 2021 single work picture book children's

'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!'

Source : publisher's blurb
2022 shortlisted CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Book of the Year: Early Childhood
2022 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Early Childhood
2021 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Three to 5 Years
y separately published work icon The Friendly Games Rundle Mall/Rundle Street : MidnightSun , 2020 18883670 2020 single work picture book children's

'In 1956 Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympic Games. Student John Wing was so proud of his country, one of the friendliest places on earth. But when world tensions dominated the news, John wrote an urgent letter suggesting how to change the Closing Ceremony to bring all nations together as one.

'Based on the incredible true story of how one child’s determination can change the way we see the world.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2021 shortlisted Children's Peace Literature Award
2021 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's History Prize New South Wales History Prize — Young People's History Prize
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