By Sharon Giltrow Waterhole - a place in a hot country where animals go to drink (Oxford Learner’s Dictionary) Australia is a hot country and home to many unique and funny animals. Animals that are one of a kind and unlike any other animals. This is because Australia’s ecosystem evolved in isolation from the rest of the world. It is also, (apart from Antarctica) the driest continent in the world. In the unique and humorous book WHEN THE WATERHOLE DRIES UP, these two themes Aussie animals and water (lack of) are combined. When the Waterhole Dries Up Written by: Kaye Baillie Illustrated by: Max Hamilton Published by: Windy Hollow Books, March 2021, It's bath time in the outback. So many bubbles, and so many...ANIMALS! Will this boy ever get clean? A rollicking tale about togetherness and fun. Here’s what Kaye finds funny about this page. K- 'Close up of Chaos' - I laugh every time I see the emu surrounded by chaos. I especially like how the emu looks directly at the reader as if to say, this is all too much. This spread is an excellent example of how to add humour, by letting the illustrations speak. K- 'When Dingo Joins In' - I love how the boy looks shocked when the dingo joins in the fun. This is a cumulative story, so the humour builds through the illustrations as each new animal increases the chaotic bathroom scene. In this spread Kaye builds up the story by, adding on and repeating previous information. With each new animal adding more humour to the scene. This repetition and Kaye’s use of alliteration makes this story such fun to read. Well, that’s it from me this month, see you in May, with another great Aussie book. Share a laugh and connect with someone today. GIVEAWAY For a chance to win a copy of WHEN THE WATERHOLE DRIES UP
BIO
Sharon Giltrow grew up in South Australia, the youngest of eight children, surrounded by pet sheep and fields of barley. She now lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband, two children and a tiny dog. Sharon has taught for all of her career. Previously a teacher of children who are hearing impaired and Deaf-Blind, she now teaches young children with Developmental Language Disorder. Her humorous debut PB BEDTIME DADDY! released May 2020 through EK books. Sharon’s humorous follow up PB GET READY, MAMA! Is due to be released through EK books in 2022. Awarded the Paper Bird Fellowship for Writers in 2019. Sharon used this time to write her early middle grade book SAMARA RUBIN AND THE UTILITY BELT. To be released in 2021 through Clear Fork Publishing’s new imprint &MG. Sharon is also a Blogger for the Children’s Book Academy,
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Mira Reisberg
4/26/2021 10:51:09 am
What a great post and I love both the art and story. Can I enter the contest?
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 01:35:12 am
Hi Mira I would love that, but alas you can't :-).
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4/26/2021 02:21:51 pm
Sharon,
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 01:36:03 am
I am so glad you enjoyed it Annette. Fun stories are great!
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4/26/2021 07:58:00 pm
Love this book so much and the illustrations are divine!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 01:37:04 am
Thank you Heather for you kind words :-).
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Kitty
4/27/2021 02:45:36 am
Sounds like a great, funny book! I love the value illustrations add to a story :)
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 05:16:27 am
Very true Kitty, they tell 1/2 the story :-).
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Louise
4/27/2021 02:57:24 am
This would be a fabulous book to help students learn and enjoy alliteration and the use of repetition. Plus the added bonus they get to enjoy a truly Aussie book.
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 05:17:53 am
All three are very valuable things to learn and enjoy :-).
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4/27/2021 03:46:16 am
What a fun book. I love all the humour added in the illustrations.
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Sharon Giltrow
4/27/2021 05:18:50 am
Very funny illustrations and uniquely Aussie animals.
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4/27/2021 05:54:09 am
What an adorable way to learn about Australian animals!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:08:20 am
It sure is :-).
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Marty
4/27/2021 07:03:32 am
I love cumulative tales and this one has some terrific additional layers, as well as fun illustrations. Congratulations!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:09:37 am
Layers are great in stories, and cakes :-).
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:10:24 am
Thank you
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Carla Burke
4/27/2021 09:47:13 am
What a brilliant, fun book! I'd love a copy!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:11:19 am
Good luck. Be sure to follow the Giveaway steps to be in with a chance :-).
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Cathy Ogren
4/27/2021 11:34:23 am
I love the illustrations and the alliteration in this humorous story!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:12:05 am
Me too!
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kiralee strong
4/27/2021 02:15:07 pm
This looks like such a fun book, thanks for the tips throughout too. My kids would definitely fight over this one at bedtime
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 01:12:50 am
Maybe you will need two copies.
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4/28/2021 01:35:56 pm
This book looks delightful! I look forward to reading it.
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Sharon Giltrow
4/28/2021 05:11:52 pm
You will love it Sarah
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4/30/2021 08:19:19 am
Reading about unique Australian animals - altogether in a fun story- is sure to delight both children and adults!
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Sharon Giltrow
4/30/2021 06:33:51 pm
A great summary of the uniqueness of this story :-).
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Sharon Giltrow
5/3/2021 05:48:26 am
Wow this month's GIVEAWAY was very popular. Thank you to all the people who shared the blog post, commented and followed me on twitter. This month's winner of WHEN THE WATERHOLE DRIES UP is Dina Towbin - Congratulations
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