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Heath McKenzie Heath McKenzie i(A85382 works by)
Born: Established: 1977 ;
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Heath McKenzie has a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Fine Art) and a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary and Secondary), both from Deakin University, and a Diploma of Entertainment (Theatrical Stage Management) from the Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Melbourne.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Where Do Babies Come From? Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2022 24998847 2022 single work picture book children's 'Do babies come from an egg, like a chicken? Or do they come from a pouch, like a kangaroo? What about from a seed? Like a plant? Heath McKenzie brings laughter and fun to the science of human biology. Taking as a launching point one of the trickiest questions of them all, Heath's illustrations and humour make an entertaining read aloud for all. This picture book is destined to become another firm favourite with kids and parents alike.' 

(Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon Where Do Babies Come From? Hawthorn : Lake Press , 2022 24998847 2022 single work picture book children's 'Do babies come from an egg, like a chicken? Or do they come from a pouch, like a kangaroo? What about from a seed? Like a plant? Heath McKenzie brings laughter and fun to the science of human biology. Taking as a launching point one of the trickiest questions of them all, Heath's illustrations and humour make an entertaining read aloud for all. This picture book is destined to become another firm favourite with kids and parents alike.' 

(Publication summary)

2023 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Notable Book Eve Pownall Award
y separately published work icon The Speedy Sloth Lindfield : Scholastic Australia , 2022 24968974 2022 single work picture book children's

'It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn't believe it - the great race was here! The other sloths said it couldn't be done, but Spike didn't care, she was ready to run! From award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie, comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners ... especially those who don't come first. The official story chosen for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, to be celebrated all across Australia and New Zealand!' (Publication summary)

2023 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards Three to 5 Years
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