Giant at My Gate by Matt Zurbo (Lilah lying belly down on rock in long, yellow grass, small daisy in her fingers, no words) Sometimes I like to imagine the strangest things. (Lilah opening her door, through window and door we see huge giant, legs, mostly) I’d tell my giant stories on the way to … Continue reading Day 41: Giant at my Gate

Circus of the Shy by Matt Zurbo     Hi, Kid! Yes, you. Don’t be afraid. (Kid walking left to right, melting ice-cream in hand, startled face looking at reader) Are you awkward, nervous? Does the limelight make you scared? (Ringleader whispering from behind letter box) It does? You do? No problem! You’ll fit right … Continue reading Day 40: Circus of the Shy

Counting Sound by Matt Zurbo (So many kid’s books, especially for little ones, don’t have sound effects. It's a shame, they are so much fun! Physical. Cielo loves nothing more!)   Little Lucy was tired of counting sheep. They fart, they eat, they bleat. But ONE mountain lion roaring, now that would be a treat! … Continue reading Day 39: Counting Sound

Shadow Play by Matt Zurbo   Elena was a happy little girl, who somehow saw everything not quite right. To her eyes, Dogs that were friendly seemed to be the colour blue. If they were angry they looked red. Good music, to Elena, almost tasted sweet. Then, one day, when the winter sun was setting … Continue reading Day 38: Shadow Play