The Jealousy Monster by Matt Zurbo (different take on same theme...!) Sophie had a problem. (Small girl, about 4-6, cute, playing.) There was a jealousy monster growing under her bed. (Sinewy, creepy little monster in dark under bed. About 6 inches long. Sophie, head upside down, peeking from top of bed.) Sometimes it would whisper … Continue reading Day 189: The Jealousy Monster
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 188: The Jealousy Trap
The Jealousy Trap by Matt Zurbo Dedicated with love to the McKenzie family. Sophie was cute girl with a BIG problem… (Cute 3-4 year old girl.) Her sister! (Super cute baby girl with lots of hair.) And jealousy. (Sophie using a hula-hoop, looking for attention, everybody clustered around baby.) Sophie’s sister was born with crazy, … Continue reading Day 188: The Jealousy Trap
Day 187: Bedazoink!
Bedazoink! by Matt Zurbo Dad, Morgan and Felix were walking down the street. “Look, there goes a truck!” Felix said. “No, that’s a ute!” Dad protested. (He seemed angry.) “Why are you upset?” Morgan asked. “Because everybody is speaking American!” (Felix and Morgan looking at Dad blankly.) “We used to say ‘Grouse!’ or ‘Bonza’, … Continue reading Day 187: Bedazoink!
Day 186: Exploring Sammy Moore’s
Exploring Sammy Moore’s by Matt Zurbo My house is boring. As boring as a bird that doesn’t sing. (1-2 year old baby reaching unsuccessfully for objects in kitchen. All cupboard doors child-locked, nothing on floor. Bench and shelves, where out of reach, FULL with stuff.) But today is a different thing! Today, we’re visiting … Continue reading Day 186: Exploring Sammy Moore’s
365 kids books in 365 days 