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!

Exploring Sammy Moore’s by Matt Zurbo   My house is boring. As boring as a bird that doesn’t sing. (1-2 year old baby reaching unsuccessfully for objects in kitchen. All cupboard doors child-locked, nothing on floor. Bench and shelves, where out of reach, FULL with stuff.) But today is a different thing! Today, we’re visiting … Continue reading Day 186: Exploring Sammy Moore’s