If Music by Matt Zurbo (Cover. Kid old school gramophone under one arm, walking up floating musical notes as if they were stairs. Big creature at the top playing a ukulele.) Sometimes I like to play the If game. (Kid head lowered in shower.) If music were a person it would teach me a … Continue reading Day 309: If Music
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 308: Inside Nubie’s Head
Inside Nubie’s Head by Matt Zurbo A rare mix of moment, dream, and voodoo magic man, gave little Nubie the ability, to do what no-one can. (Kid, tilting back, as voodoo man does voodoo dance. But voodoo man is in footy jumper and thongs, and waving a pair of bbq tongs, as well as traditional … Continue reading Day 308: Inside Nubie’s Head
Day 307: The Dairy Morning
The Dairy Morning by Matt Zurbo (Another story without dialogue. They are fun, and encourage kids in the art of visuals and story telling.) Two kids half awake, Dad shining torch in his and her faces. Both kids looking through tired, puffy eyes out window. Moon and mist over valley. Can just make out kangaroos, … Continue reading Day 307: The Dairy Morning
Day 306: Lap of the Sun
Lap of the Sun by Matt Zurbo Sammy was a bit of a ratbag. (Girl, fists clenched, elbows high, kicking dirt.) One day she decided she’d do a challenge. No growing large pumpkins, or winning relay races for her! She announced; “I am going to run around the sun!” (Girl standing, with cape on, … Continue reading Day 306: Lap of the Sun
365 kids books in 365 days 