Seesaw by Matt Zurbo   On the seesaw, sister and brother, in a playground like no other! First they see only each other, pulling faces despite Mumma! Then they sing songs and dance, using a string, pulled tight by cans. Farts and screams, up and down, echoing out all over town. (Both on seesaw. Sister … Continue reading Day 288: Seesaw

Billy Bump by Matt Zurbo   BILLY! WATCH OUT! (Billy looking at reader, but walking into a light pole.) Sorry, that’s Billy Bump. He means well, he just – HEY, BE CAREFUL! (Billy watching a bee, tripping on gutter.) We all like him, it’s just that – OH NO! (Billy tripping in canteen line, sending … Continue reading Day 287: Billy Bump

A Little Gothic Tale by Matt Zurbo   Emily often felt lonely without knowing why. (Girl, a bit gothic, with long, while hair and dress, holding a small love-heart shaped balloon.) She had friends, family. Sometimes, though, she just felt sad. Alone. (Sitting in tree, watching friends and family at a picnic.) So, Emily one … Continue reading Day 286: A Little Gothic Tale

The Lying Magician by Matt Zurbo   Hello, everybody! I’m Zako the Greatest! The world famous magician! (Kid dressed as magician, clothes all slightly too big, marching onto stage, name tag of Alan, card or two falling out of his sleeves, rabbit crawling out of his pants leg.) I see there’s an amazing crowd! (Three … Continue reading Day 285: The Lying Magician