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Mizuto and the Wind

By Kaye Baillie
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Mizuto and the Wind by Kaye Baillie is a heartwarming children's story that captures the essence of friendship and adventure. Mizuto, a young boy, encounters the playful and sometimes mischievous Wind, and together they embark on an imaginative journey. Through their adventures, Mizuto learns about the natural world and the power of friendship. This beautifully illustrated book combines charming prose with a delightful narrative, offering young readers a captivating exploration of nature and companionship.
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Format: Hardback
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Mizuto and the Wind

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Age range 5 to 10

Mizuto and the Wind follows the story of Mizuto, a young boy living an ordinary life in Japan until one day, something extraordinary happens.

After a deadly tsunami, Mizuto's father goes 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 poignant tale about the forces of nature, grief, family, and the enduring importance of hope.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922858023

Publisher: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: MidnightSun Publishing Pty

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Luisa Gioffre-Suzuki

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

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 a writer of fiction and non-fiction children's picture books. She has a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing. In 2022 her book When The Waterhole Dries Up received a Notable award from the Children's Book Council of Australia and many of her picture books have won or been shortlisted in awards such as the NSW Premier's History Awards, WAYRBA (West Australian Young Readers Book Awards), Speech Pathology Australia Book Awards and the Children's Peace Literature Award. Her work has been published in Australia and internationally. One of Kaye's passions is bringing stories about remarkable people to young readers. Mizuto and the Wind is Kaye's third picture book with MidnightSun.

Luisa Gioffre-Suzuki is a professional illustrator, artist and teacher based in Victoria. After spending over a decade in Japan, her personal style has developed with influences from vibrant Japanese culture and is underpinned by her Fine Art training and love of color. Luisa uses a variety of mixed media including inks, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pen and pencil to create her colorful imagery. She has illustrated over 30 books in both the education and trade markets and also creates original works for clients.

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