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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 72: My Dad Has Funny Knees

25/10/201815/11/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

My Dad Has Funny Knees by Matt Zurbo   Hi. This is me… This is my Dad. (Kid, smiling, Dad’s legs, in pants, behind him.) I like my Dad’s feet! (Dad’s kegs taking big strides, kid standing on his feet, copping a free ride.) My sister and I play chasey around his legs. Sometimes we … Continue reading Day 72: My Dad Has Funny Knees

Day 71: Cloud Kid

24/10/201815/11/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Cloud Kid by Matt Zurbo (Cloud Kid is a children’s book without words. I love them! They teach kids to interpret what they see, provide room for imagination, and better convey a sense of storytelling over just dialogue. And kids and parents can have fun making up their own words!)   Cloud Kid, everything about … Continue reading Day 71: Cloud Kid

Day 70: Little Monster

23/10/201815/11/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

Little Monster by Matt Zurbo   (Opening page, no words. Kid 1 in tiger onesie, and Kid 2 jumping up and down, stomping toys. As with almost the entire book, white background.) Dad always jokes I’m a “Little monster!” What if that was true? (Kid 1, in tiger costume, half way through big stomp, stopping … Continue reading Day 70: Little Monster

Day 69: The Rainbow Hunters

22/10/201815/11/2018 ~ Matt Zurbo ~ Leave a comment

The Rainbow Hunters by Matt Zurbo   “Okay, Checklist,” said Timmy. (Timmy holding up a list) 1 - A good checklist. 2 - A lookout. 3 - A two way radio in the garage. 4 - A cut lunch. 5 - A bag for the gold. 6 - YABBIES & VEGETABLES! (6 is and written … Continue reading Day 69: The Rainbow Hunters

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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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