I recently had the honour of being involved with the launch of Kaye Baillie’s first picture book Message in a Sock. The book has been illustrated by Narelda Joy using collage, and was published by MidnightSun Publishing.
It tells the story of a young soldier’s daughter in WW1 who knits a pair of socks for the soldiers overseas. The story is based on a true letter written from an Australian soldier to the young girl.
The launch included letters and poems from soldiers and also a Red Cross representative who spoke of the sock drive.
Kaye had travelled from Torquay in Victoria for the launch, which was held at the Burnside Library.
Normally I would put up a photo of the book cover but instead check this out! A cake! made by Kaye’s niece which was a white chocolate mud cake and absolutely delicious I can still taste it!
I love this post and the photos, Jane. Thank you! I knew Bek’s cake would be a huge hit! I’d love a piece right now.
Thank you again for being such a fabulous launcher. I really loved having you with me.
Kaye
The book…fabuous! But I keep coming back to THAT cake! Yes I can also still taste it!
Hi Jane. Am in Bangladesh. Email your email cheers
Wow! That’s exciting! Sure , will send my e-mail address to you!