Today's Little Ditty

At the beginning of this month, David Elliott challenged us to write a letter poem to a bird, animal, or other object of our choice.  H...

Dear Cold, It’s time for you to go— you, and your friend, the snow. We’re all sick to death of your miserable breath. So please, take y...

Dear Elephant, I'd like to have those ears that flap, to cool my body down. 'Cause when it's hot and sticky, I'm not fu...

Many of you will recognize Jan's name as a regular DMC participant. I'm sorry to say, this is the last month he will be contrib...

Dear Frozen February, Bundled so barely my eyes see, bright rays met me on my walk, where I spied some beaming red berries. Baby steps ...

Dear Maggenpie, oh magpie dear, Your song is heaven to my ear. Enraptured by your melody, I sing your praise adoringly. A Siren, you be...

Dear Dad, I’m having trouble fitting in. I feel unhappy in my skin. The kids at school all call me names; they carry torches bright wit...

Dear Cat, I love you on my lap. I love to hear your purr. But must your play involve a snap And what’s with all the fur? Oh queen, aloo...

Dear Sir Roly-Poly, I thank you for your inquiry           about your pedigree. Regretfully, appearances           belie your family tr...

DAVID ELLIOTT           Photo: Michael Seamans David Elliott is the author of many picture books and novels for young people, in...