The Girl Who Liked To Knit by Matt Zurbo Elena was getting into trouble a lot at school. “What mud?” she protested. (Girl pouting, defiantly, while covered/standing in mud.) When people asked her why, she said; “Because I’m BORED!” Elena’s grandmother suggested she try knitting. “How lame,” she moaned. (Girl looking at ball of … Continue reading Day 281: Th Girl Who Liked to Knit
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 280: This is Tommy Liar
This is Tommy Liar by Matt Zurbo This is Tommy Liar. “I tell the truth!” (Kid sticking thumb into puffed out chest.) What’s that, Tommy? “A cat!” (Tommy looking at a cow.) And this? “A fridge!” (Tommy being licked by a big St Bernard) I don’t think you’re being honest… “HE did it!” (Tommy … Continue reading Day 280: This is Tommy Liar
Day 279: What’s A Bunyip?
What's a Bunyip? by Matt Zurbo “Dad, what is a bunyip?” asked Bluey. “Well, a bunyip is an Australian mythical being,” Dad replied. (Father and son talking. White background. Dad wisely raising pointer finger.) Stories of bunyips can be found in indigenous culture, dating back tens of thousands of years! (Father and son standing in … Continue reading Day 279: What’s A Bunyip?
Day 278: The Trial of Fluffy
The Trial of Fluffy by Matt Zurbo (I know this story will upset some, it is not a typical kids book, and I am very sorry in advance. The Cielo page is a celebration! But having worked in the bush and on the edges of the suburbs for most of my life, I see the … Continue reading Day 278: The Trial of Fluffy
365 kids books in 365 days 