Apple a Day by Matt Zurbo   “OH NO!” (Apple landing in a bit of mud.) “Pheh…” Charlie said. “ARE YOU NUTS!” cried Dad. (Charlie casually throwing apple over shoulder, Dad diving through air to catch it.) “Do you know what had to happen for you to eat this apple?” “Uhh…?” (Dad holding apple up.) … Continue reading Day 42: Apple a Day

Giant at My Gate by Matt Zurbo (Lilah lying belly down on rock in long, yellow grass, small daisy in her fingers, no words) Sometimes I like to imagine the strangest things. (Lilah opening her door, through window and door we see huge giant, legs, mostly) I’d tell my giant stories on the way to … Continue reading Day 41: Giant at my Gate

Circus of the Shy by Matt Zurbo     Hi, Kid! Yes, you. Don’t be afraid. (Kid walking left to right, melting ice-cream in hand, startled face looking at reader) Are you awkward, nervous? Does the limelight make you scared? (Ringleader whispering from behind letter box) It does? You do? No problem! You’ll fit right … Continue reading Day 40: Circus of the Shy

Counting Sound by Matt Zurbo (So many kid’s books, especially for little ones, don’t have sound effects. It's a shame, they are so much fun! Physical. Cielo loves nothing more!)   Little Lucy was tired of counting sheep. They fart, they eat, they bleat. But ONE mountain lion roaring, now that would be a treat! … Continue reading Day 39: Counting Sound