The Wonky Plane by Matt Zurbo Corey had an aeroplane, as many kids in her parts did - aeroplanes, ponies, billycarts, a horse called the Cisco Kid. A pogo stick, a hot air balloon, they liked to get around - if nothing else it all made for, a very exiting town! Corey’s plane was … Continue reading Day 361: The Wonky Plane
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 360: With You
With You by Matt Zurbo These are the moments I’d like to be stuck in time with you. (Two kids, one helping other lower down a small drop of some sort.) As you’re sighing. You have a great sigh. Eating an icy pole. Pulling faces. Describing monsters. Exploring... While watching a movie outdoors. At … Continue reading Day 360: With You
Day 359: Wombat and Smoke Foxes
Wombat and Smoke Foxes by Matt Zurbo Jannali was a wombat made of cogs and gears. (For this book I imagine beautiful b&w images, almost etchings, no greys. But up to artist. Wombat in paddock at night, looks normal, other than small bow off centre on head, and a few small gears and small aerial in … Continue reading Day 359: Wombat and Smoke Foxes
Day 358: Mum’s Crying
Mum's Crying by Matt Zurbo Why is Mum crying? (Mother, head lowered, tears on cheeks. Child looking up at her, concerned.) I don’t know. Has some monster attacked? (Child and mother now small, big monster stomping away.) Or has one of the pets died? (Child standing, perplexed look over shoulder at fat golden retriever … Continue reading Day 358: Mum’s Crying
365 kids books in 365 days 