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

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

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

Little Monster by Matt Zurbo   (Opening page, no words. Kid 1 in tiger onesie, and Kid 2 jumping up and down, stomping toys. As with almost the entire book, white background.) Dad always jokes I’m a “Little monster!” What if that was true? (Kid 1, in tiger costume, half way through big stomp, stopping … Continue reading Day 70: Little Monster