The Stick and Rock Collector by Matt Zurbo   Toby had a problem, Mum didn’t understand. He was the best collector, in this or any land. (Kid, walking, one foot way out, carrying big pile of sticks and rocks he can barely see over.) Every stick, big or small, was a dinosaur bone to him. … Continue reading Day 302: The Stick and Rock Collector

Late! by Matt Zurbo   This day, like most days, Lindy Loo was running late. Sliding just to get through the closing of her gate. (Girl sliding into the street, past parent closing gate, backpack trailing behind, homework in the air.) Once again Lindy, homework only half done, found she’d missed her bus, so had … Continue reading Day 301: Late!

If... by Matt Zurbo (Dedicated to Phill) One day, Bobby found the strangest thing at his door. (Kid peeking through his front door letter slot.) ,(Kid in rain looking at the letters ‘i’, about 3ft tall, and ‘f’, about 4ft.) He wasn’t sure what to do with this word… (Walking with the letters held under … Continue reading Day 300: If…

Like To Wonder by Matt Zurbo   (Two kids running, laughing, one looking back over their shoulder.) Sometimes I like to wonder what it is you think, when you and I are hiding out under the kitchen sink. (Both kids curled up under sink. First kid smiling, peeking out from hiding spot. Main kid staring … Continue reading Day 299: Like to Wonder