Tree Houses by Matt Zurbo What would the world’s coolest tree house look like? (Two kids, with planks of wood, staring at a tree.) Maybe it would have a broad deck, for sun-baking and cricket. Though sixes would be out. Maybe it would be inside the tree. That would be pretty good! (Windows up … Continue reading Day 228: Tree Houses
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 227: The Chicken Coop Incident
The Chicken Coop Incident by Matt Zurbo Dedicated to Frank, the calm in the storm! Thank you, brother!! Mr Fox was smart, if not dapper, oh, it’s true. With a moustache and vest, sometimes he’d sing, too. Occasionally, he’d prance, but usually it was tippy toes, on which he’s sneak in, to eat your … Continue reading Day 227: The Chicken Coop Incident
Day 226: Monster Carrot at Sea
Monster Carrot at Sea by Matt Zurbo An image just came to me, a carrot out at sea. (Image of a carrot.) Not just any carrot, either. A monster carrot. (Monster carrot.) It’s paddling a boat, because it’s on the run. Yeah, that’s a good image, this game is fun. (Monster carrot looking stressed, … Continue reading Day 226: Monster Carrot at Sea
Day 225: My Baby is Special
My Baby is Special by Matt Zurbo My baby is special, Doctor. I mean the best! I try not to brag, but she’s smarter than the rest! (Baby sitting, looking blankly at a fly.) She knows North, South, East and West. Can speak Spanish, and pass any test! (Dad, chest out, almost marching into doctor’s … Continue reading Day 225: My Baby is Special
365 kids books in 365 days 