The Camp Fire by Matt Zurbo Zac and Minty were going bush for the weekend. “Are we gunna be bored, Dad?” the boys asked. Dad took a good look at them. “Probably,” he admitted. (Dad, in driver’s seat of car, arm on headrest to better turn and look back at two boys, both playing … Continue reading Day 74: The Camp Fire
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 73: Nanny Knows
Nanny Knows by Matt Zurbo Nina went to an orphanage for kids who’s parent don’t really care. It’s not that they were dead, they were just, sorta… never there. (Nanny a robot.) Don’t get me wrong, oh no, she went home every night, but when she could, sneak out, so as not to cause … Continue reading Day 73: Nanny Knows
Day 72: My Dad Has Funny Knees
My Dad Has Funny Knees by Matt Zurbo Hi. This is me… This is my Dad. (Kid, smiling, Dad’s legs, in pants, behind him.) I like my Dad’s feet! (Dad’s kegs taking big strides, kid standing on his feet, copping a free ride.) My sister and I play chasey around his legs. Sometimes we … Continue reading Day 72: My Dad Has Funny Knees
Day 71: Cloud Kid
Cloud Kid by Matt Zurbo (Cloud Kid is a children’s book without words. I love them! They teach kids to interpret what they see, provide room for imagination, and better convey a sense of storytelling over just dialogue. And kids and parents can have fun making up their own words!) Cloud Kid, everything about … Continue reading Day 71: Cloud Kid
