published work
the DRINKS OF TELLURIDE
CREATED BY MADELEINE KUNDA
COMING FALL 2024
Taste your way around Telluride’s most delicious
spirits & inventive cocktails!
We all know Telluride to be a place of majestic beauty, chiseled peaks, epic skiing, and lively festivals… But did you know that our little mountain town is also home to some of the most delectable and creative cocktails you’ll find anywhere? From salty margaritas to smoky cosmopolitans, spicy mojitos to full-bodied whiskeys and everything in between, come along on a tour of Telluride’s most iconic cocktails. We’ll take you on a flavor quest from destinations on Telluride’s main street to buzzing bars, secret local’s haunts, and up to Mountain Village’s bustling après scene.
the Wish
of Wishes
WRITTEN BY L.F. SNEAD
ILLUSTRATED BY MADELEINE KUNDA
Bear. Fox. Seal.
On Christmas Eve, these three new friends set out on a very special journey. Can they reach Santa Claus and make their Christmas wishes in time?
Come along on this wintry adventure to see how the powers of friendship, home and the holiday spirit can unite the most unlikely companions… and maybe even make the most important wish of all come true. ©2021
Nothing, something
And All
WRITTEN BY MARAJEANE ZODTNER
ILLUSTRATED BY MADELEINE KUNDA
This book has what every child imagines . . . a curious expedition with a surprise ending!
Jilly and her brother, Lil-Bro, live in the Village of ALL — and they want nothing more than to go on a Great Adventure. It’s only as they leave their little town behind that the two children discover what lies beyond . . . and what it really means to have a great adventure.
A short, re-tellable tale of caring and sharing, this book is sure to become a family favorite with its upbeat dialogue and tender message. Children are encouraged to join in with Lil-Bro’s passionate one-word responses as the two siblings travel far from their home. The first in what may well be an enduring series, this book is sure to tickle the spirit and delight the adventurer in all of us. ©2021
the TAILS
OF OTIS AND BEAR
WRITTEN BY LANEY VOGT
ILLUSTRATED BY MADELEINE KUNDA
Bear and Otis are two curious yellow labs who love to play outside. Otis is wild and adventurous. Bear is thoughtful and sweet. Both like to explore and sometimes they have so much fun they get into trouble! What will Mom and Dad do when they find out what Bear and Otis have done this time? Will these two furry brothers learn their lesson before it’s too late?
Told through the eyes of Otis and Bear, this is a joyful and instructive tale of family and the importance of lessons learned.©2020
the unlikely journey of leo the leaf
WRITTEN BY WILLIAM J. BARKER
ILLUSTRATED BY MADELEINE KUNDA
Named a 2020 Distinguished Favorite by the Independent Press. The tale follows the adventures of Leo, a curious and joyful willow leaf, as he encounters a world far from Walt the Weeping Willow and discovers an unlikely friendship with a little boy that lasts a lifetime. Filled with hope, determination, courage and love, this book is about the quest for community and the meaning behind traveling this path we call life. ©2020
LIDS ON KIDs:
what I become when I wear My helmet
SCREENWRITER & ILLUSTRATOR
Released at Telluride MountainFilm and the Aspen MountainFilm Festival in 2019, this short is part of a ski safety campaign lead by the National Ski Areas Association. This project is designed to encourage children to wear helmets by inspiring creativity in their use. From spies to wizards, musicians and princesses, the question remains: what do you become when you wear yours?
CAN YOU MOVE LIKE
A TREE
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR
Ida, an inquisitive and spirited child, engages with the outdoor environment by imitating the plants, animals and natural phenomena experienced around her. The world seems to communicate with her as she moves energetically from one new discovery to the next. This book is designed to motivate children to share in Ida's exploration and learn about their surroundings through their movements. © 2015
RIVER
OR RÍO
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR
Doyle meets an intriguing little girl named Paula in a park when they begin to play catch. The intrigue? Doyle speaks English and Paula speaks Spanish. Fascinated that Paula speaks sounds he doesn't understand, Doyle begins to use his own ingenuity to decode what she might be saying. Using their movements to connect, the children come to view the world around them from a new perspective. This book is designed to approach foreign language learning as an immersive adventure into new understanding.
© 2015