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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author

@rustyfischer.bsky.social

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Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon. www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/3…

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Once Halloween... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Drawing of a pair of smiling jack o’ lanterns paired with the design of a curious little spider dangling from one of the letters by its web silk, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Nothing much
Can get me down;
Once Halloween
Comes back around!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October’s here... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Drawing of a cute little witch flying through the air paired with the design of a cheeky black cat wearing a witch’s hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

October’s here!
It’s time once more,
For cardboard witches
On our door…

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sharp as a tack... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Drawing of a bright red little devil monster paired with the design of a clump of orange, white and yellow candy corns, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Little Devil
Sharpens his horns,
To skewer lots
Of candy corns…

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s about time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Cartoon drawing of a cat in a ghost sheet beside a beaming jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a frisky black cat in a recently opened cardboard box, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Cardboard boxes
Wait all year,
To unleash
October’s cheer…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spooky season... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Drawing of a happy, dancing werewolf paired with the design of a black and white jack o’ lantern silhouette, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Monsters merry,
Having fun.
Spooky season
Has begun!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October’s back... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Black and white cartoon drawing of a crooked witch’s hat paired with the design of a simmering cauldron, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Cackle loud and
Cauldron black,
Must mean that
October’s back!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Creature feature... A little monster poem #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

A cute line drawing of a little black and white, old-fashioned TV paired with a retro red and white cardboard container bursting with fresh, hot, buttery popcorn kernels, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

TV flicker,
Black and white;
Monster movies
On all night…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

When it’s time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Drawing of a big round black spider wearing a cheery smile paired with the simple black and white design of a cobweb, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Mold is pretty,
Cobwebs keen,
When it’s time
For Halloween!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It’s about time... A Halloween poem #halloween #kidlit #halloweenpoem #poemsforkids #kidspoems #halloweenpoems #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems #monsterpoem

Cartoon drawing of a big orange jack o’ lantern paired with the design of a cute little kid wearing a dinosaur costume, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Pumpkins in
The store display,
Halloween’s
Not far away!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

At arm’s length... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A pair of cute little kiddies playing with a beach ball in the water paired with a goofy, kinda scary pink monster, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Little Monster
At the beach,
Scares are always
Within reach...

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Are we there yet... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

Illustration of a piece of luggage with stickers from several countries on it paired with a cute little orange slug monster, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Monsters on a holiday,
Their bags all packed up tight;
And no matter where they land
They’re sure to give a fright!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Chilling chores... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A vaguely irritated mummy illustration paired with an unhappy little crab, both drawings in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Silly Little Mummy
Lying on the sand,
For he must unwrap himself
If he wants to get a tan!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

*Beach towel included... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

Illustration of a cute little beach ghost holding a surfboard paired with a little blue sand pail and pink shovel, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Lucky Little Ghosty
When she’s at the shore,
Has a sheet upon her back
Doesn’t need much more...

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Screams galore... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

Drawing of a cute little green fuzzy monster paired with a young boy screaming, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Little Monster
At the shore.
Children fleeing,
Screams galore!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Lazy little vampire... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A pile of various sunscreen products paired with a cute little vampire flapping his open cape, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Lazy Little Vampire
Lounging on the shore.
Sunscreen by the gallon,
But he still needs more!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Daily dread dosage... A little monster poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A cute little fuzzy, purple monster with orange and yellow striped horns paired with a petrified little boy, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Little Monster
On vacay:
Vows to scare
Three kids a day!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We’re gonna need more sunscreen... A little monster poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A cute little monster with three eyes in a big, round head paired with a bottle of oozing sunscreen, both drawings supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Monsters at the seashore,
Sunscreen all around;
Use up half the bottle when
Your head’s so big and round!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Ferris squeal... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A cute little cartoon theme park illustration paired with a slithering purple monster, both drawings in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Monsters never have to wait
To ride the Ferris Wheel,
For once they slither into line
All the other riders squeal!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The sheet life... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

A cute little summertime ghost illustration with a straw hat and heart-shaped sunglasses paired with a pink flamingo pool floatie, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Lucky Little Ghosty
When she’s at the beach,
Has a sheet to lie on
Always within reach...

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Mumbrella... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

Illustration of a pink and blue beach umbrella paired with a frantic little mummy, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Big old beach umbrella
To give the Mummy shade,
Plenty of room still underneath
But all the kids are too afraid!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Sun scream... A summertime poem #kidlit #summerpoem #poetryforkids #monsterpoem #poetryforchildren #monsterpoems #summertimepoems #poems4kids #childrenspoetry #childrenspoems

Illustration of an orange and yellow striped beach chair paired with a cute little werewolf wearing sunglasses, both pictures supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Little fuzzy Werewolf,
In his folding chair,
Hard to get a suntan when
You’re wearing so much hair!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Cashing in... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A pile of dollar bills in bank folds paired with a cute little doggo holding up a Valentine’s Day card he seems really fond of, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Candy hearts and cards of lace
Sure make a fancy gift,
But cold, hard cash is always sure
To give my heart a lift!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Grateful plateful... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A trio of multi-colored candy hearts at the top paired with a fuzzy black and white cat entwined in a cute cartoon string of Valentine’s Day lights, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Valentines comes once a year,
A fact for which I’m grateful,
Cuz when there’s candy hearts around
I’ll eat them by the plateful!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Antidote... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A pink conversation heart reading “Love You” against a powder blue background while, in the corner, a sentient square of chocolate bar stands happily, uneaten, all in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Too much chocolate,
Too many rhymes,
I need an antidote
For… Valentines!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Your lucky day... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A trio of conversation hearts in various colors paired with a box of yummy chocolates, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Hearts in every shape and size,
A box of chocolates, too.
If gooey things are just your speed?
I’ve got a treat for you!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Furry Valentine... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A pair of black and white dogs joined by a cute little Valentine scarf covered in red hearts and a row of doggy dishes with a can of dog food paired with a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Jazzy music, candles bright,
Set the scene this festive night.
Doggy dishes in a line...
For this “furry” Valentine!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Catnip... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A textbook dog bone wrapped in a bright red bow paired with a cute little vase full of bright green catnip covered in cute little hearts and a cat face, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Kitty got some catnip,
And Fido got a bone,
Cuz Valentines is not a day
For hanging out alone…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Front runner... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A sentient taco claiming victory with an upraised hand paired with a yummy Valentine’s Day cupcake topped by a cherry, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Tacos in a heart-shaped box?
Cupcakes nice and moist?
When picking Valentines this year,
There’s only one clear choice!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

True love... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A sad little cupid in one corner, looking dejected at the poet’s choice and, high above, shooting out radiant beams, a duo of Valentine’s candy glowing temptingly, both illustrations supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

It’s Valentine’s again (again!),
A day so fine and dandy,
And if you ask me my true love?
It’s simple, really: CANDY!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Droning on... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A cute little cupid with his bow and arrow poised while, in the lower corner, a yellow and black drone struts its propellers under a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

That cupid uses arrows,
Is totally outdated.
A drone would be much faster
And more sophisticated!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Ruff night... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

Cute little sentient heart with arms and legs, who is busy holding a bow and arrow as he flies around with his little wings and pointing it toward a bright red dog dish holding two bones and decked out for Valentine’s Day, both illustrations in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Cupid shot his arrow,
It found my dog instead,
So now I'm stuck out on a date
With a Doberman named Fred!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Single jingle... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

Cute little sentient Valentine’s Day heart in high heels making peace signs while a love potion sits in the bottom corner, unused, both images in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Keep your potions
And your spells,
Being single’s
Just as swell!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Disappearing act... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A tempting box of delicious chocolates paired with a cuddly black cat bedecked in a string of Valentine heart lights paired with a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

I ate a box of chocolates,
It vanished way too fast!
It may have been my first, but
It sure won’t be my last!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Shelf help... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A cozy trio of pink, white and red Valentine’s books paired with a happy little penguin reading a book of her own, surrounding a poem that reads:

If you want to get me
A nifty Valentine,
A book would come in handy.
(Or six or eight or nine!)

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Return to sender... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

Several red hearts floating out of an open mailbox above and a pink and red Valentine’s Day envelope below, supporting a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

I got a card for Valentines.
(I felt just like the President!)
Even though it was addressed to
Someone who goes by “Resident”!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Puddles... A Valentine’s Day poem #kidslit #valentinespoems #childrenspoetry #valentines #childrenspoems #valentinesday

A yellow “caution: wet floor” sign next to a freshly wet puddle paired with a cute little dog wearing heart shaped sunglasses and surrounded by little red hearts, both in support of a poem that reads:

Valentines is here again,
A day for hugs and cuddles.
And Fido’s so excited that
He keeps on leaving… puddles!!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Not quite snowman... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a melting snowman clearly concerned about his situation paired with the design of a polar bear in a bright blue scarf also looking alarmed, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Snow is falling,
Soft and wet.
Not quite snowman
Weather yet…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Decisions, decisions... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a red mug full of steaming hot cocoa with marshmallows using a candy cane for a stir stick paired with the design of a snowman bundled up in a red scarf and green wintry hat, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Snow is cold,
Cocoa’s hot.
Go outside?!
I’d rather not…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Mittens... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a box of tissues paired with the design of a pair of blue and red holiday mittens, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Mittens on my fingers,
Stockings for my toes,
Is there nothing I can wear
To plug this runny nose?!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Snow angels fly... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a happy child bundled up for winter making a snow angel on the ground paired with the design of an orange and blue ski cap, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Wave your arms
And legs around,
Snow angels fly without
Leaving the ground…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Winter break... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a cute pair of red and green holiday mittens paired with the design of a smiling, waving snowman, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Empty playground,
No school bell.
Winter break,
Can you tell?!?

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Sheets of white... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a cute little grandmother shivering on her rocking chair next to the fireplace paired with the design of a hungry little mouse in a red holiday sweater coveting a wedge of Swiss cheese, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Snow is falling,
Sheets of white.
It’s a curl up
Kind of night…

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Sorry, Clyde... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a snowman in a black top hat and striped winter scarf looking absolutely shocked paired with the design of a Christmas stocking, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

I made a snowman,
I named him Clyde;
Too bad Mom won’t
Let him inside!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Looks like winter... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a sentient cup of hot cocoa smiling and topped with whip cream and a candy cane paired with the design of whistling Christmas present carrying a second Christmas present on his head, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Presents, candy,
Cocoa, fun…
Looks like winter
Has begun!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Friendly fire... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a cute little penguin dressed for winter while rolling a huge snowball paired with the design of a pair of holiday mittens covered in a snowflake pattern, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Threw a snowball.
Heard it splat.
Hit my teacher?!
“Sorry about that!”

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Walkies... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a cute little wiener dog wearing a bright red holiday sweater while a Christmas present dangles from its mouth paired with the design of loosely coiled brown leather dog leash, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

It’s been snowing
Round the clock.
YOU take Fido
For a walk!

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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Down a frosty hill... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a penguin giddily sledding down a snowy hill paired with the design of a triumphant human hand holding out a bright gold trophy, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Sledding down a frosty hill,
Snow flies in your face.
So much fun you don’t care who
Might win the doggone race!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

A twenty-pounder... A winter poem #winterpoem #kidlit #winterpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #winter

Drawing of a child forming a massive snowball paired with the design of bright and sparkly holiday mittens, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Snowball rolling down the hill,
It just keeps getting rounder,
And by the time it nears the end
It’ll be a twenty-pounder!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The Night Before New Year’s… A New Years poem #newyearspoem #kidlit #newyearseve #holidaypoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a calendar page that reads “30” paired with the design of a cat decked out for the holidays and holding a sparkler, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

My favorite night,
I do believe
Is the night BEFORE
New Year’s Eve!

Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Burning bright... A New Years poem #newyearspoem #kidlit #newyearseve #holidaypoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas

Drawing of a calendar page that reads “December 31” paired with the design of two wax taper candles burning bright, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads:

Soft and fragile,
This last night;
Candle and tree
Both burning bright!