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365 kids books in 365 days

365 kids books in 365 days

by Matt Zurbo

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      • Day 1: The Dragon Who Breathed Letters
      • Day 7: The World’s Smallest Sound
      • Day 37: Build a Moat
      • Day 79: Matchbox Boats
      • Day 86: Monster Pants
      • Day 97: The Storm Goddess
      • Day 128: Little Tiger
      • Day 133: For Cielo
      • Day 137: The Prettiest Flower
      • Day 144: Backwards Billy With Hanging
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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 31: A Parent’s Tale

18/05/202218/05/2022 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

A Parent's Tale  by Matt Zurbo If I could, I’d give you my heart, let it sprout wings, fly us, free, into a wonderful new start. Where there are no bullies, and dinner’s not a chore, where loneliness never once knocked on anybody’s door. If I could, I’d let you hurt, let you feel, let … Continue reading Bonus 31: A Parent’s Tale

Bonus 30: Unicorns Aren’t Real

16/04/202219/04/2022 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Unicorns Aren’t Real by Matt Zurbo It’s probably true. Mermaids don’t exist. (A little girl standing in front of a bath, but looking at 4th wall) But what if they do…? (Little girl startled as mermaid appears in bath behind her, surrounded by small, cute squid, crabs and starfish) I doubt there are really giants… … Continue reading Bonus 30: Unicorns Aren’t Real

Bonus 29: Scary, Scary Monster

08/03/2022 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Scary, Scary Monster by Matt Zurbo One day Luna built a monster just to scare herself, made from bits and pieces found on her garage shelf. It stirred, it shifted, it rumbled, “Eek! What horrible delight!” But then sat down for a chat, speaking strangely nice. “The planet isn’t well,” it sighed. “What are you … Continue reading Bonus 29: Scary, Scary Monster

Bonus 28: Fairies In My Backpack

15/02/202217/02/2022 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Fairies In My Backpack by  Matt Zurbo (A small, shy girl sits alone on the back of the school bus with other kids laugh and talk to each other.) If I had fairies in my backpack would you talk to me? We could let them out, play like they play, see the way they see. … Continue reading Bonus 28: Fairies In My Backpack

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What is it?

Hi. I’m a short listed author, who loves making kids books, and new father of Cielo – a beautiful baby girl! As an ode to my daughter, I am writing 365 children’s books in 365 days, giving each one art direction, and putting them on the internet for free.

Popular Stories

Day 1: The Dragon Who Breathed Letters

Day 7: The World’s Smallest Sound

Day 86: Monster Pants

Day 133: For Cielo

Day 249: Seagull

Day 257: The Safe Place

Day 265: The Girl With 1,000 Teeth

Day 314: The Plains

Day 318: Grandpapa

 

 

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  • Bonus 31: A Parent’s Tale 18/05/2022
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  • Bonus 29: Scary, Scary Monster 08/03/2022
  • Bonus 28: Fairies In My Backpack 15/02/2022

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