Books
Children just love Guundie’s vibrant, funny and informative picture books. Those lucky enough to come to her workshops, also love her appearance. Mad hats, two wildly different earrings, scarf flying, surrounded by hand puppets, and turtle shells, Guundie enchants her audience by talking about art, animals, books, the environment, food, and other sources for her inspirations.
She gives examples how to come up with ideas and to shape them into plots; she demonstrates how to use a lino block for print making; she unleashes the writer and artist in each of the students, young and old, and gets them creating works of their own.
Books by Guundie Kuchling:
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...
Naked Notes
Picture book for young adults and adults. Naked Notes delights in femininity and quirkiness. Enter the whimsical world of The Naked Housewife. This fun-loving heroine is offbeat, humorous and savvy. An inspiring, light-hearted gift for...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Today is a Day
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...
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.” Meilee told Oliver. “Tommy’s got a CRAB! She’s ritzy. She’s glitzy. She sparkles...
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...
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...
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...
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...