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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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Day 138: A Scary Lesson

30/12/201811/01/2019 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

A Scary Lesson by Matt Zurbo   Grace was bad at learning,  no matter how hard she tried! Books she was given, just brought tears to her eyes! (Grace dropping books into bins.) "Enough!" her parents cried, kicking her out. (Door, boot, Grace flying through the air.) Where a spook house, was lurking about. (House, … Continue reading Day 138: A Scary Lesson

Day 137: The Prettiest Flower

29/12/201818/04/2020 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

The Prettiest Flower by Matt Zurbo   Elena set out one morning to find the prettiest flower around. (Small girl walking down street.) When someone asked her why, she had no real answer. It was hard for her to explain how they always amazed her! There was a seed, water, light, dirt. Then something uncurled, … Continue reading Day 137: The Prettiest Flower

Day 136: Sophie the Truckie King

28/12/201811/01/2019 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Sophie the Truckie King by Matt Zurbo   Sophie was given a toy truck, such a simple thing. (Sophie unwrapping toy truck.) But in her mind that made her a gruff, tough, truckie King! (Tiny Sophie, cap on, behind huge wheel of huge truck.) Broom, broom, look out! Truckie King passing through! Rumble, rumble, grind … Continue reading Day 136: Sophie the Truckie King

Day 135: Tree House

27/12/201811/01/2019 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Tree House by Matt Zurbo   “Dad, I want a tree house,” said Frankie. “Sure. What type?” said Dad. (Kid, and baby sister, walking up to Dad who is a chippy – carpenter – cutting some wood.) “Type?” (Frankie, scratching head.) Well, do you want one that goes to the clouds? (Small tree house on … Continue reading Day 135: Tree House

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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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