The Underwater Tree House by Matt Zurbo (Kid looking dreamily at the sky above the treetops.) “Dad, I’m going to play in the tree house,” William said. (Dad a hairy fisherman with waterproof pants on. Porch full of craypots, etc… seagulls. Kid putting on deep sea diver’s gear, helmet beside him.) “Are the conditions … Continue reading Day 162: The Underwater Treehouse
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 161: The Day It Rained Books
The Day It Rained Books by Matt Zurbo (Dedicated to the great Isobelle Carmody!) Joshua Chad was walking from A to B... when it started to rain books! “Hm. This is interesting,” he said. (Kid looking up as books fall from sky.) Books! Books! All over the place! (Double page spread of kid running along … Continue reading Day 161: The Day It Rained Books
Day 160: Dragon Poo!
Dragon Poo! by Matt Zurbo Nobody ever believed Devo. (Kid standing in front of class with science smock on.) With good reason, I guess. “Today, for my science project, I am discussing the poo of mythical beings!” (Devo using a pointer stick to point to silhouette image of a dragon + poo = ?) Kids … Continue reading Day 160: Dragon Poo!
Day 159: Shoulder Ride
Shoulder Ride by Matt Zurbo Weeeeee! (Baby riding on giant bee.) BZZZ! BZZZ! Yipee! (Baby riding big St Bernard.) WOOF! WOOF! Yoiks! (Baby riding giant crab.) SNIP, SNIP! Yikes! (Baby running as giant crab fights giant octopus.) Snip, snip, snip, snip, snip! Meow, meow! (Baby on back of walking tiger, surrounded by cats, one … Continue reading Day 159: Shoulder Ride
