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When the Waterhole Dries Up

By Kaye Baillie
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When the Waterhole Dries Up by Kaye Baillie is a delightful children's picture book set in the Australian outback. It follows a young boy whose backyard transforms into a haven for wild animals seeking shelter and water during a drought. As each animal visits, unexpected chaos and fun ensue, offering a heartwarming tale about resourcefulness and friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may delight young readers with its whimsical tale about the antics of Australian animals as they adapt creatively to the challenges of a dry waterhole. If your child enjoys stories that combine humour with environmental themes and features charming illustrations, this book is a delightful choice.

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When the Waterhole Dries Up

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.

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*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!

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When the Waterhole Dries Up by Kaye Baillie receives praise for its engaging storytelling and appealing illustrations. Reviewers appreciate its exploration of themes such as environmental awareness and community collaboration, ideal for sparking meaningful conversations with young children. The book's humour and charming characters make it an enjoyable read for both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780645518733

Publisher: Windy Hollow Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

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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