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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.

Day 18: Ten Elephants (and a Spider)

01/09/201829/09/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Ten Elephants (and a Spider)byMatt Zurbo   Harry was hungry.(Happy spider standing on empty food can) So he made a BIG web! The web was strong! He caught ONE circus elephant! Harry thought the web might break, but it didn’t. Then, his web caught the elephant of an Indian prince. TWO elephants. The web bent… … Continue reading Day 18: Ten Elephants (and a Spider)

Day 17: The Sun Uncurls

31/08/201829/09/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

The Sun Uncurls by Matt Zurbo   There once was an ant that thought, like all ants,it knew all there is to know.That the world exists one step at a time. Then… (walking over a leaf as gust of wind lifts it into the air) And this little ant felt scared,horrified, petrified,yet excited. And it … Continue reading Day 17: The Sun Uncurls

Day 16: Babies Shouldn’t Race Rockets

30/08/201830/08/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Babies Shouldn’t Race Rockets by Matt Zurbo   Dad works as a janitor. It’s not much of a job. (Dad sweeping floor of rocket hanger, baby is sitting, playing with toy rocket. Most rockets have some sort of face. Including a robot rocket - Welcome to include robot rocket maintenance crew working in background) But … Continue reading Day 16: Babies Shouldn’t Race Rockets

Day 15: The Kid Ghosts Were Scared Of

29/08/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

The Kid Ghosts Were Scared Of by Matt Zurbo   Oscar walked to Spooktown, it was a real mess. Ghosts were everywhere, causing horror and distress. In front of him five ghouls, were fighting tooth and nail, to win the right to fright the only kid who hadn’t set sail. “At last, you’ve arrived!” Mayor … Continue reading Day 15: The Kid Ghosts Were Scared Of

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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.

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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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