Mizuto and the Wind
Age range 5 to 10
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.
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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