Spinning Top by Matt Zurbo Little Herriet never realised, when she talked to her toys, that they often talked back, in the way they made their noise. Ding-a-ling! Clunk! Ka-pssssh! Then one night, when she slept, they talked amongst themselves. The slobber-soaked textas, bouncing balls and garden elves. “This is what I think,” the spinning … Continue reading Day 122: Spinning Top
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 121: A Martial Arts Christmas
A Martial Arts Christmas by Matt Zurbo Annie was picked on a lot. “It’s not fair,” she would pout. No matter how much she wanted… “I just can’t fit into this group or that!” So she tried martial arts. “I don’t need a team for this,” she said. Much to her surprise… SHE LOVE IT! … Continue reading DAy 121: A Martial Arts Christmas
Day 120: Cousins
Cousins by Matt Zurbo (Each cousin has their own distinct personality trait – shy, grumpy, cute… Up to artist. But actions must show this in almost every frame. Brother is the cheeky one) Little Elena was born on the plains. (Small girl in traditional Venezuelan dress.) She went everywhere with her cousins. All nine … Continue reading Day 120: Cousins
Day 119: In the Air
In the Air by Matt Zurbo Crystal threw a ball in the air, but it didn’t come down. For some strange reason, it just span high off the ground. “Spin, you little thing,” she whispered. “Spin without a care. Stay up there, stay up there, spinning free and fair.” Bobby Boogle jumped it, wrestling the … Continue reading Day 119: In the Air
