Pirate HeadbyMatt Zurbo Dedicated to CJ Lucy was born with a pirate ship on her head. It sat where her hair should be, and had a small pirate living on it, she called Captain Bob. He would yell a lot, in a squeaky little voice “Argh! Man de cannons!” “Aye, swab de decks!” “Oi! Climb … Continue reading Bonus 25: Pirate Head
Author: Matt Zurbo
Matt Zurbo is a writer and bush worker. He has had nine kids books published, one of which became an Emmy winning cartoon, as well as YA novels (shortlisted CBC Book of the Year), and various works of fiction and non-fiction. He has written for music magazines and copious amounts on Aussie Rules football. He has published many things under many fake names on the internet, just for the fun of it, but won’t tell you what they are! He just loves stories, and writing.
Bonus 24: Boort the Wombat
Boort the WombatbyMatt Zurbo Boort was a wombat who wanted something more. The land was dry, foxes were about. There were easier things to be than a wombat in the drought, but Boort had no complaints. “Why be something else?” he thought. Boort was happy being Boort. He just wanted something more. “What’s wrong, Boort?” … Continue reading Bonus 24: Boort the Wombat
Bonus 23: Being Nice
Being Nice by Matt Zurbo Here I am, just walking ‘round, a friendly smile for all in town, A wave to all who come my way, on this lovely blue sky day. Just me, me, myself and I, then I see my Dad walk by! Poor ol’ Pop, people do stare, because his gut is … Continue reading Bonus 23: Being Nice
Bonus 22: Ladybug
Ladybug by Matt Zurbo (Girl walking to school, a bit down, other kids boisterous around her.) If a ladybug landed in front of me, I’d stare at it for hours. (Girl sitting under tree watching ladybug on long blade of grass. Other kids in background playing boisterous games.) I’d imagine things. (Girl and ladybug the … Continue reading Bonus 22: Ladybug
