Llama and Dolphin by Matt Zurbo (Young girl walking along sand.) (Girl standing over book in sand, puzzled.) The Llama and the Dolphin. (Girl sitting in sand, reading book.) Llama was bred for llama shows, which makes lots of sense. But Llama got bored, and jumped the llama fence. “There’s little love in there, besides … Continue reading Day 212: Llama and Dolphin
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 211: Hush, Little Ratbag
Hush, Little Ratbag by Matt Zurbo Hush little rugrat, don’t say a word. (Close up. Kid, very annoyed expression, mouth covered by adult hand.) Papa’s gunna buy you a mocking bird. (Big bird, laughing snd pointing at humiliated kid.) And if that mocking bird don’t sing (Dad booting bird out of there.) Papa’s gunna … Continue reading Day 211: Hush, Little Ratbag
Day 210: Sometimes I’m a Tiger
Sometimes I’m a Tiger by Matt Zurbo Sometimes I’m a tiger, a thing brave and bold! Sometimes I’m a monkey, who won’t do what it’s told! Sometimes I’m a leopard, who likes to change its spots. Sometimes I’m an albatross that never, ever stops! Sometimes I’m a wombat, who likes to laze around. Eat … Continue reading Day 210: Sometimes I’m a Tiger
Day 209: Austin’s First Game
Austin's First Game by Matt Zurbo It was the first game of the year. (Boundary lines being marked, goal padding being put on, in driving rain.) The other mob were all a year or two older. Bigger, stronger. (Small, likeable kids with their footy bags walking past cocky, bigger, mean-looking kids.) Only one of … Continue reading Day 209: Austin’s First Game
365 kids books in 365 days 