An astounding work of significance for sharing with kids and adults about Indigenous art from super star Kamilaroi author Gregg Dreise.
Let's turn this recycled paper into something from our heart. Come on - give it a try.
As we use a stick to paint the first dot in the middle, we say thank you, Father Sky.
Join Kamilaroi creator Gregg Dreise and explore his Cultural tradition of painting Gabayindah Guroos. With ochre from Mother Earth, two young girls are guided by Uncle to paint each layer of the Thank You Circles as a celebration of the different elements of our world. When the dots are placed together, they form astonishing circles of life.
Gregg Dreise is a gifted artist, storyteller and musician, and he features the didgeridoo and guitar in his performances at schools, libraries and festivals. He
is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales.
He is the author and illustrator of Cunning Crow; Silly Birds; Kookoo Kookaburra; Mad Magpie and My Culture and Me. All these stories are about teaching morals. They address self-image, friendship, kindness, bullying and Indigenous culture.
Gregg is also the illustrator of the classic story Tiddalik the Frog (Pearson Publishing) and has poetry with his illustrations in the anthology A Boat of Stars; and illustrations in High 5 to the Boys and contributions towards Why I Love Australia. He has a Children’s Music CD titled Sing. Dance. Walk Together.
