Guundie Kuchling
With Love from Head to Toe
With Love from Head to Toe counts the blessings of our bodies from a child's perspective. Simple, direct and beautiful, the words and pictures combine to capture the sheer exhilaration of living. Fall in love with this enchanting celebration of life and family love.
With Love from Head to Toe counts the blessings of our bodies from a child's perspective. Simple, direct and beautiful, the words and pictures combine to capture the sheer exhilaration of living. Fall in love with this enchanting celebration of life and family love.
Tommy's Pet
Tommy whispered. "Meilee, listen. I've got a pet. My pet is cool. He's a king. He can sting.
He's flash and fab."
Tommy whispered. "Meilee, listen. I've got a pet. My pet is cool. He's a king. He can sting.
He's flash and fab."
Meilee told Oliver.
"Tommy's got a CRAB!
She's ritzy. She's glitzy.
She sparkles in the dark."
"Tommy's got a CRAB!
She's ritzy. She's glitzy.
She sparkles in the dark."
And so each of Tommy's friends imagine the kind of pet it might be …
with outlandish results. Tommy's Pet exaggerates those times when a
simple message becomes an opportunity to play and our imagination
takes over. Bright illustrations, a fun text and a lively rhythm make this
an enjoyable picture book to read aloud.
with outlandish results. Tommy's Pet exaggerates those times when a
simple message becomes an opportunity to play and our imagination
takes over. Bright illustrations, a fun text and a lively rhythm make this
an enjoyable picture book to read aloud.
See Food! "Notable book, The Children's Book Council of Australia"
Do you love the sea? Have you ever wondered what sea creatures like to eat? Inside
this book you will see food like you have never seen before. Follow the food chain
from the tiniest ciliate (see-li-at) to the very end. Can you guess who is last in line?
There are many possible food chains in the sea, this is one of them.
For See Food! Glossary click here
For See Food! Reader's Notes click here
Do you love the sea? Have you ever wondered what sea creatures like to eat? Inside
this book you will see food like you have never seen before. Follow the food chain
from the tiniest ciliate (see-li-at) to the very end. Can you guess who is last in line?
There are many possible food chains in the sea, this is one of them.
For See Food! Glossary click here
For See Food! Reader's Notes click here
Poppy's Gift
Oswin is a common cricket. He is far too common for the vain and beautiful
poppy, she does not care for his courting. Only when her fair-weather friends
leave her, does Poppy heed the cricket's cry. "I love you as a sand dune loves the wind, as the desert loves a starry night." Poppy has learnt the true value of Oswin's loyal heart - but is it too late?
For Poppy' Gift Reader's Notes click here
Oswin is a common cricket. He is far too common for the vain and beautiful
poppy, she does not care for his courting. Only when her fair-weather friends
leave her, does Poppy heed the cricket's cry. "I love you as a sand dune loves the wind, as the desert loves a starry night." Poppy has learnt the true value of Oswin's loyal heart - but is it too late?
For Poppy' Gift Reader's Notes click here
Silverskin
Thirteen baby pythons are born. But one of them, Liasis, is different. "Look at her!" sneer the others. "Is she really one of us?" Feeling sad, the poor little snake slides away. She hides among the flowers and tries to cover herself with elobrate costumes. But eventually Liasis discovers her special gift.
Thirteen baby pythons are born. But one of them, Liasis, is different. "Look at her!" sneer the others. "Is she really one of us?" Feeling sad, the poor little snake slides away. She hides among the flowers and tries to cover herself with elobrate costumes. But eventually Liasis discovers her special gift.
Mega, Mega, Mates!
Two megaworms starting at either end of this book meet in the middle fold-out section. Along the way the worms meet a variety of Australian creepy crawlies, involved in their own courtship rituals.
This clever information book is a welcome addition to the more ususal 'What do they eat?' and 'Where do they live?' type of animal books.
Two megaworms starting at either end of this book meet in the middle fold-out section. Along the way the worms meet a variety of Australian creepy crawlies, involved in their own courtship rituals.
This clever information book is a welcome addition to the more ususal 'What do they eat?' and 'Where do they live?' type of animal books.
Squiggle, Diddle, Plop!
The most famous Australian animals compare the shape of their droppings. Yes, this book is about poo - on a basic level. On a deeper level, it is a celebration of the unique Australian wildlife.
Beginning with the SQUIGGLE of an echidna and the QUIBBLE of a platypus, the scats accumulate. Dung beetles march across the pages towards the delightfully revolting conclusion and their role becomes clear. The owl sums it up nicely, 'Thank goodness for dung beetles, or the world would be full of poo!'
The most famous Australian animals compare the shape of their droppings. Yes, this book is about poo - on a basic level. On a deeper level, it is a celebration of the unique Australian wildlife.
Beginning with the SQUIGGLE of an echidna and the QUIBBLE of a platypus, the scats accumulate. Dung beetles march across the pages towards the delightfully revolting conclusion and their role becomes clear. The owl sums it up nicely, 'Thank goodness for dung beetles, or the world would be full of poo!'
Yakkinn the Swamp Tortoise Survival
Yakkinn must face the dangers presented by bush fire, introduced animals, habitat destruction and traffic. With the help of people there is a happy ending, she finds a mate and becomes a mother. With this sequel, Yakkinn's story has come full circle.
(Short-Listed Book, The Children's Book Council of Australia)
Yakkinn must face the dangers presented by bush fire, introduced animals, habitat destruction and traffic. With the help of people there is a happy ending, she finds a mate and becomes a mother. With this sequel, Yakkinn's story has come full circle.
(Short-Listed Book, The Children's Book Council of Australia)
Turtle-Taxi
Chelodina sighed, "I'm tired. Will we ever find water?" When her pool in the swamp dries up, Chelodina the Long-necked Turtle must find a new home. But soon she is not alone. Other thirsty wetland creatures join in the search for water, and Chelodina becomes a "turtle-taxi".
Chelodina sighed, "I'm tired. Will we ever find water?" When her pool in the swamp dries up, Chelodina the Long-necked Turtle must find a new home. But soon she is not alone. Other thirsty wetland creatures join in the search for water, and Chelodina becomes a "turtle-taxi".
Yakkinn the Swamp Tortoise The Most Dangerous Year
The life history of Australia's most endangered turtle is detailed in a charming, informative style to young and old alike.
The heroine, Yakkinn, emerges from the nest and lives through her first year, the most dangerous year of her life. In the happy ending, she is the only survivor from a clutch of five eggs.
(Honour Book, The Children's Book Council of Australia)
The life history of Australia's most endangered turtle is detailed in a charming, informative style to young and old alike.
The heroine, Yakkinn, emerges from the nest and lives through her first year, the most dangerous year of her life. In the happy ending, she is the only survivor from a clutch of five eggs.
(Honour Book, The Children's Book Council of Australia)
Today is a Day - Art and Poetry
Inspired by the outback, Guundie wrote poems and painted the diverse landscape of Western Australia.
Inspired by the outback, Guundie wrote poems and painted the diverse landscape of Western Australia.
The mane being smoothed and the face painted with ardour shoulders lifted fingers firmly cast the eyes charged with air and navel tied to the universe.
The wind is hastening when she wonders Quicker than she herself it is happening that she weaves the times of transition.
The wind is hastening when she wonders Quicker than she herself it is happening that she weaves the times of transition.
"Notable book, The Children's Book Council of Australia"