Dance Like the Wind by Matt Zurbo (Art direction can be tricky. You don't want to stifle an artist's imagination. Yet some actions need explaining if you are to use as little text as possible. Then, occasionally, there are stories where you simply want the artist to illustrate entirely as they see fit. Let their … Continue reading Day 289: Dance Like the Wind
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 288: Seesaw
Seesaw by Matt Zurbo On the seesaw, sister and brother, in a playground like no other! First they see only each other, pulling faces despite Mumma! Then they sing songs and dance, using a string, pulled tight by cans. Farts and screams, up and down, echoing out all over town. (Both on seesaw. Sister … Continue reading Day 288: Seesaw
Day 287: Billy Bump
Billy Bump by Matt Zurbo BILLY! WATCH OUT! (Billy looking at reader, but walking into a light pole.) Sorry, that’s Billy Bump. He means well, he just – HEY, BE CAREFUL! (Billy watching a bee, tripping on gutter.) We all like him, it’s just that – OH NO! (Billy tripping in canteen line, sending … Continue reading Day 287: Billy Bump
Day 286: A Little Gothic Tale
A Little Gothic Tale by Matt Zurbo Emily often felt lonely without knowing why. (Girl, a bit gothic, with long, while hair and dress, holding a small love-heart shaped balloon.) She had friends, family. Sometimes, though, she just felt sad. Alone. (Sitting in tree, watching friends and family at a picnic.) So, Emily one … Continue reading Day 286: A Little Gothic Tale
365 kids books in 365 days 