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Rusty Fischer | Children's Author
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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.

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Walkies... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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!
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Friendly fire... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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!”
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Casting call... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a grinning child dressed in a candy cane costume paired with the design of book of Christmas carols surrounded by swirling musical notes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: This year’s Christmas pageant? The casting’s right as rain: Little brother stumbling round Dressed like a candy cane!
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Looks like winter... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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!
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Sweet refrain... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a happy young child bundled up from winter and singing from a book of Christmas carols while music notes dance around her ski cap paired with the design of a snow covered Christmas tree dotted with candy canes, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Down the hill And up the lane, Hear the carol’s Sweet refrain…
December 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Longer at the sill... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a snow globe depicting a holiday scene inside paired with the design of a red and green Christmas stocking, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: It seems that each December I stay longer at the sill; Watching as the snow falls, Brining winter’s chill…
December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Sorry, Clyde... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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!
December 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Sheets of white... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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…
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Dad’s gonna love it... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a happy, smiling, rather rotund snowman paired with the design of brown and yellow striped bowtie, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: I made a snowman, I named him Chad, With a round little middle To look just like Dad!
December 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Winter break... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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?!?
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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He deserved it... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a bratty older brother looking proud of something sneaky he probably just did paired with the design of a giant white and red candy cane, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Candy cane, so White and red; Stuck to my big Brother’s head!
November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Snow angels fly... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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…
November 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Crisp the air... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a tidy little blue house covered in snow paired with the design of comfy blue winter scarf, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: White the landscape, Crisp the air. December days Without a care...
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Mittens... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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?!
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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December decisions... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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…
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Not quite snowman... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
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…
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Time’s up, Turkey... A Christmas poem #Christmaspoem #kidlit #Christmaspoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #Christmas
Drawing of a panicked turkey running for its life paired with the design of Santa Claus stuck face down in a chimney with his legs sticking out the top, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: All right Turkey Hit the bricks, Time for Santa To get his kicks…
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Hamburger helpers... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a grinning, sentient hamburger flashing the peace sign with both hands paired with the design of a basket of yams, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Turkey’s basic. Yams? Blasé. How about burgers This Thanksgiving Day?
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Grandma Watch... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a cute little grandmother sitting on an easy chair reading a book paired with the design of butterscotch candy rolled in plastic, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Pinching cheeks And butterscotch, When it’s your turn On Grandma Watch!
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Call the seamstress... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a rolled up piece of measuring tape paired with the design of golden brown turkey on a platter, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Gained about a Whole waist size, Pigging out on Turkey thighs!
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Dress code dilemma... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a pair of faded blue jeans paired with the design of a serving bowl full of tempting green beans, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Turkey, stuffing And green beans, Why’d I wear These stupid jeans!?
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Turkey Nap... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a football paired with the design of word bubble full of “Zzzzz’s,” both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Ball game on And belly full, Hard to resist a Turkey Nap’s pull…
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Daring dress code... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a pair of pink boxer shorts covered in bright red hearts paired with the design of a stack of dirty dishes piled high, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Skipped my belt (And also, pants), To give my gorging Half a chance!
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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No one will notice... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a shirt and tie combo paired with the design of loosely looped belt, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: All dressed up For Turkey Day! (Skipped the belt, If that’s okay?!)
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Name game... A Thanksgiving poem #thanksgivingpoem #kidlit #thanksgivingpoems #childrenspoetry #kidslit #childrenspoems #thanksgiving
Drawing of a handmade, cartoon “Reserved” sign paired with the design of Thanksgiving turkey running for its life in the opposite direction, both graphics in support of a poem by Rusty Fischer that reads: Every year it’s Just the same: The kiddie table Bears my name!
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM