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365 kids books in 365 days

365 kids books in 365 days

by Matt Zurbo

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      • Day 1: The Dragon Who Breathed Letters
      • Day 7: The World’s Smallest Sound
      • Day 37: Build a Moat
      • Day 79: Matchbox Boats
      • Day 86: Monster Pants
      • Day 97: The Storm Goddess
      • Day 128: Little Tiger
      • Day 133: For Cielo
      • Day 137: The Prettiest Flower
      • Day 144: Backwards Billy With Hanging
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Bonus 15: The Magician’s Hotel (a novella)

22/10/202005/11/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

The Magician's HotelbyMatt Zurbo Dedicated to Nicko It’s 1932. The Depression has hit, people are burning money to stay warm. A small Hungarian boy steps off an Italian cargo ship. He’s spent his entire life either surrounded by war, or on the run from it. Finally landing in a brave new world, he looks at … Continue reading Bonus 15: The Magician’s Hotel (a novella)

Bonus 14: A Human for a Heart II

21/07/202027/09/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 3 Comments

A Human For a Heart II by Matt Zurbo Lilah was a loner. She often found people strange. They made her feel different, frustrated. Always.    Sure, there were problems in the world - viruses, droughts, but in cities like hers, most neighbourhoods were obsessed with the monsters. News headlines shouted! The angry grumbled! People … Continue reading Bonus 14: A Human for a Heart II

Bonus 13: Ants In Pants

06/07/202007/07/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Ants In Pants by Matt Zurbo For Coach Luke put ants down his pants! YOW! “Why did you do that?” everybody asked, this most peculiar cat. At first he felt them wiggle, as they ran everywhere, climbing all about his red underwear. He looked at the crowd, all still, watching him, safe, quiet, dull; things … Continue reading Bonus 13: Ants In Pants

Bonus 12: A Town Called Hup

06/07/202006/07/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

A Town Called Hup by Matt Zurbo Jules liked to stroll, to places here and there, until he found a town, with a little flair. In a small village called Hup, down in a deep valley, he met a population, who seemed very savvy! “Why walk?” they declared. “Where’s the fun in that? “Bounce, hop, … Continue reading Bonus 12: A Town Called Hup

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What is it?

Hi. I’m a short listed author, who loves making kids books, and new father of Cielo – a beautiful baby girl! As an ode to my daughter, I am writing 365 children’s books in 365 days, giving each one art direction, and putting them on the internet for free.

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Day 1: The Dragon Who Breathed Letters

Day 7: The World’s Smallest Sound

Day 86: Monster Pants

Day 133: For Cielo

Day 249: Seagull

Day 257: The Safe Place

Day 265: The Girl With 1,000 Teeth

Day 314: The Plains

Day 318: Grandpapa

 

 

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  • Bonus 19: Pip 1, 2 & 3 22/01/2021
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  • Bonus 17: The Lonely Troll (novella) 27/11/2020
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