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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 25: Pirate Head

16/05/202119/05/2021 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Pirate HeadbyMatt Zurbo Dedicated to CJ Lucy was born with a pirate ship on her head. It sat where her hair should be, and had a small pirate living on it, she called Captain Bob. He would yell a lot, in a squeaky little voice   “Argh! Man de cannons!”   “Aye, swab de decks!”   “Oi! Climb … Continue reading Bonus 25: Pirate Head

Bonus 24: Boort the Wombat

22/03/202125/03/2021 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Boort the WombatbyMatt Zurbo Boort was a wombat who wanted something more. The land was dry, foxes were about. There were easier things to be than a wombat in the drought, but Boort had no complaints. “Why be something else?” he thought. Boort was happy being Boort. He just wanted something more. “What’s wrong, Boort?” … Continue reading Bonus 24: Boort the Wombat

Bonus 23: Being Nice

19/03/202119/03/2021 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Being Nice by Matt Zurbo Here I am, just walking ‘round, a friendly smile for all in town, A wave to all who come my way, on this lovely blue sky day. Just me, me, myself and I, then I see my Dad walk by! Poor ol’ Pop, people do stare, because his gut is … Continue reading Bonus 23: Being Nice

Bonus 22: Ladybug

26/02/202126/02/2021 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ 2 Comments

Ladybug by Matt Zurbo (Girl walking to school, a bit down, other kids boisterous around her.) If a ladybug landed in front of me, I’d stare at it for hours. (Girl sitting under tree watching ladybug on long blade of grass. Other kids in background playing boisterous games.) I’d imagine things. (Girl and ladybug the … Continue reading Bonus 22: Ladybug

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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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