The Hiding Place by Matt Zurbo   Marta had a secret hiding place. It was safe there, from bullies and noise and scary toys. (Girl sitting, hugging knees, within blue and black velvet curtain over closet doorway.) In Marta’s hiding place she could dance, and laugh and be free. But it was only a hiding … Continue reading Day 190: The Hiding Place

The Jealousy Monster by Matt Zurbo (different take on same theme...!) Sophie had a problem. (Small girl, about 4-6, cute, playing.) There was a jealousy monster growing under her bed. (Sinewy, creepy little monster in dark under bed. About 6 inches long. Sophie, head upside down, peeking from top of bed.) Sometimes it would whisper … Continue reading Day 189: The Jealousy Monster

The Jealousy Trap by Matt Zurbo Dedicated with love to the McKenzie family. Sophie was cute girl with a BIG problem… (Cute 3-4 year old girl.) Her sister! (Super cute baby girl with lots of hair.) And jealousy. (Sophie using a hula-hoop, looking for attention, everybody clustered around baby.) Sophie’s sister was born with crazy, … Continue reading Day 188: The Jealousy Trap

Bedazoink! by Matt Zurbo   Dad, Morgan and Felix were walking down the street. “Look, there goes a truck!” Felix said. “No, that’s a ute!” Dad protested. (He seemed angry.) “Why are you upset?” Morgan asked. “Because everybody is speaking American!” (Felix and Morgan looking at Dad blankly.) “We used to say ‘Grouse!’ or ‘Bonza’, … Continue reading Day 187: Bedazoink!