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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.

Story 413: Ratbag

17/07/202417/07/2024 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Ratbag by Matt Zurbo Cielo was a ratbag. “You cheeky ratbag!” Dad would say, with a big grin. As near as Cielo could figure it meant she wiggled and ran around, and had the energy of a bag full of rats. Cheeky, mischievous, cunning, fun. “Bag. Of. Rats.” It sounded mean when she thought of … Continue reading Story 413: Ratbag

Story 412: The Big Note

15/07/202415/07/2024 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

The Big Note by Matt Zurbo Flewbert was a quite small bird that really wanted to be heard. So blew a note, oh, my word! So big it was quite absurd! Flewbert left the note, hanging on a tree, waiting on a branch, for the likes of young Aimee. Aimee was full of joy, excited … Continue reading Story 412: The Big Note

Story 411: Silly Stuff

15/07/202417/07/2024 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Silly Stuff by Matt Zurbo If I could, I’d draw you and I having fun, in the sky. Then I’d draw a hairy monster, tough, and mean, and full of bother. Even worse - or better - my monster might be, what others see, when I’m angry. If I could, I’d draw a tree, and … Continue reading Story 411: Silly Stuff

Story 410: G’day said the Bunyip

29/06/202429/06/2024 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 5 Comments

Hi to all! I ADORE the fact you come from all over the world! ADORE! But sometimes I have to throw a shrimp on the barbie, and do an Australian story. Here is a small index, beyond that, feel free to look this stuff up. It is fascinating! Bunyips; A mythical creature from the Aboriginal … Continue reading Story 410: G’day said the Bunyip

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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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