Frook by Matt Zurbo   David had an imaginary friend he pushed around in a wheelbarrow all day. No-one was sure why. Why he had an imaginary friend? Why the wheelbarrow?    David was friendly enough. He'd say “Hello” and “How are ya?”, then park his imaginary friend in the forward pocket and play football. … Continue reading Day 213: Frook

Llama and Dolphin  by Matt Zurbo (Young girl walking along sand.) (Girl standing over book in sand, puzzled.) The Llama and the Dolphin. (Girl sitting in sand, reading book.) Llama was bred for llama shows, which makes lots of sense. But Llama got bored, and jumped the llama fence.  “There’s little love in there, besides … Continue reading Day 212: Llama and Dolphin

Hush, Little Ratbag by Matt Zurbo   Hush little rugrat, don’t say a word. (Close up. Kid, very annoyed expression, mouth covered by adult hand.) Papa’s gunna buy you a mocking bird. (Big bird, laughing snd pointing at humiliated kid.) And if that mocking bird don’t sing (Dad booting bird out of there.) Papa’s gunna … Continue reading Day 211: Hush, Little Ratbag

Sometimes I’m a Tiger by Matt Zurbo   Sometimes I’m a tiger, a thing brave and bold! Sometimes I’m a monkey, who won’t do what it’s told! Sometimes I’m a leopard, who likes to change its spots. Sometimes I’m an albatross that never, ever stops! Sometimes I’m a wombat, who likes to laze around. Eat … Continue reading Day 210: Sometimes I’m a Tiger