Ragged Rascal Rhymes
@rhymster.bsky.social
Publishing stuff for kidz, parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone who likes a rhyme and a smile.
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#kidlit #HaikuSaturday #quietposters
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#kidlit #HaikuSaturday #quietposters
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I’m excited to have a new poem for kids on scaryness.com! The theme this month is spooky Christmas poems. Lots of ghoulish, festive fun! 👻☃️
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I’m excited to have a new poem for kids on scaryness.com! The theme this month is spooky Christmas poems. Lots of ghoulish, festive fun! 👻☃️
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
#poetry #poetryforkids #kidlit
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Proud to have my poem, "Birds of a Feather" included in Issue 12 of Little Thoughts Press. The theme is Better Together and is full of inspiring stories and poems about the power of community. Stop by LTP to read the entire issue. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues @littlethoughtspress.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Proud to have my poem, "Birds of a Feather" included in Issue 12 of Little Thoughts Press. The theme is Better Together and is full of inspiring stories and poems about the power of community. Stop by LTP to read the entire issue. www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues @littlethoughtspress.com
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Here are the 7 fabulous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku.
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Here are the 7 fabulous versions of my 12/13/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku.
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Today's the day! Join us in celebrating community & collective action with Issue 12: Better Together!
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
ISSUES | Little Thoughts
A collection of past Little Thoughts Press issues.
www.littlethoughtspress.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today's the day! Join us in celebrating community & collective action with Issue 12: Better Together!
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
Inspiring & uplifting, Better Together celebrates the power of working together.
Get it now in print or as a free/pay-what-you-want PDF!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
December 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#Haiku is alive!
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
The seasons come and go... come and go. Today, we've a #HaikuCrush on Djielle @djielle.bsky.social for treasuring what they leave with us.
#poetry #poetrycommunity #haikufeels #micropoetry #haikusaturday #summer #dust #winter #snow #nature #seasons #writingcommunity
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Great to be back on the scaryness express with some mild Yuletide peril. Lots more seasonal and other delights on the website. Thanks to Ian and the other editors.
December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Great to be back on the scaryness express with some mild Yuletide peril. Lots more seasonal and other delights on the website. Thanks to Ian and the other editors.
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Hello, here is your #wordoftheweek!
#writingcommunity #writingforchildren #writingprompt #poetryforkids #poetrycommunity #wordprompt
#writingcommunity #writingforchildren #writingprompt #poetryforkids #poetrycommunity #wordprompt
December 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Righto!
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Righto!
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
Been out and done some Christmassy stuff.
Mug of coffee by the laptop.
All other jobs put on hold ...
LET THE POETRY BEGIN !!!
#DirigibleBalloon
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
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For information: before we upload poems on the DB, we endeavour to contact poets with the news. Gmail accounts cause us problems (they come bouncing straight back so I use a different email account to get through). Do check your spam/junk folder if you're expecting a reply. JH
a can of spam with a picture of a sandwich on it
ALT: a can of spam with a picture of a sandwich on it
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December 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For information: before we upload poems on the DB, we endeavour to contact poets with the news. Gmail accounts cause us problems (they come bouncing straight back so I use a different email account to get through). Do check your spam/junk folder if you're expecting a reply. JH
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Want to stay in touch for the 2026 int'l search for The Best Haiku annual #anthology? Sign up to receive our free, once-in-a-while Haiku Crush email. Click... haikucrush.com/contact-us/
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
December 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Want to stay in touch for the 2026 int'l search for The Best Haiku annual #anthology? Sign up to receive our free, once-in-a-while Haiku Crush email. Click... haikucrush.com/contact-us/
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
#poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #haikuchallenge #haikufeels #senryu #writingcommunity
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Christmas poems up on my website between 1-25 December - some ideas for creating your own 🎄🎈🎄🧑🎄🎅🏼🐾😍
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
Home - Val Harris Poet
A Classroom of Stars A Classroom of Stars is Val’s debut collection of poems for children aged 7 -11. It’s a truly charming and whimsical book, packed full of fun and ironic poems that, despite being ...
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Christmas poems up on my website between 1-25 December - some ideas for creating your own 🎄🎈🎄🧑🎄🎅🏼🐾😍
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
www.valharrispoet.co.uk
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Don't worry if you've not received a reply during this latest subs window. We've had a massive response and it's taking a bit of time to work through the emails. If you still haven't heard by December 21st, give the DB a nudge.
JH x
JH x
There's been a super response to our Dec. flight call-out. Thank you to all our poets (poets appearing on the Balloon automatically become members of the DB Club). Subs window closing at midnight GMT. JH & the crew (Arthur the Dog) will be tied to the laptops for a while now. 🎈
a man is typing on a computer keyboard while making a face .
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December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Don't worry if you've not received a reply during this latest subs window. We've had a massive response and it's taking a bit of time to work through the emails. If you still haven't heard by December 21st, give the DB a nudge.
JH x
JH x
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Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
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We like your likes! We also welcome your direct messages, reposts and any replies you may have. We're committed to improving our annual search for The Best #Haiku anthology in '26. We really do appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#Haiku is alive!
We're back and have a new plan @HaikuCrush for 2026. It's this... Profits from our #anthology sales at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku will go into increasing honorariums awarded by the judges. Let us know what you think. Thanks.
#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #senryu
We're back and have a new plan @HaikuCrush for 2026. It's this... Profits from our #anthology sales at TinyURL.com/TheBestHaiku will go into increasing honorariums awarded by the judges. Let us know what you think. Thanks.
#giftidea #poetry #micropoetry #poetrycommunity #senryu
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We like your likes! We also welcome your direct messages, reposts and any replies you may have. We're committed to improving our annual search for The Best #Haiku anthology in '26. We really do appreciate your feedback. Thanks!
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
#poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #writingcommunity #poets
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🎉New blog post!
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎉New blog post!
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
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These 7 stunning versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku definitely deserve an encore!
Here are the 7 gorgeous versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku posted so far. I'll post the complete list on Monday so more people can join in if they wish to do so.
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
These 7 stunning versions of my 12/6/25 #HaikuSaturday #haiku definitely deserve an encore!
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✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
December 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
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Have you read @lozzawriting.bsky.social book Motherbunnet yet? As recommended in The Book Bag Christmas Gift List as an excellent gift for parents…
Read the full list here:
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#poetry
Read the full list here:
shorturl.at/cfrWb
#poetry
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Have you read @lozzawriting.bsky.social book Motherbunnet yet? As recommended in The Book Bag Christmas Gift List as an excellent gift for parents…
Read the full list here:
shorturl.at/cfrWb
#poetry
Read the full list here:
shorturl.at/cfrWb
#poetry
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A great blog on Children's Poetry Summit site by Emma Dai'an Wright, all about the children's poetry publishing scene & the work of the amazing Emma Press to support new writing, writing in translation & more. @lizpoet.bsky.social @theemmapress.bsky.social childrenspoetrysummit.com/2025/12/04/e...
Emma Dai’an Wright: How I Started Publishing Poetry for Children
The first Emma Press books were poetry for adults, so after a couple of years it made sense to branch out into poetry for children. I’d always wanted to publish children’s books, and how better to …
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December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A great blog on Children's Poetry Summit site by Emma Dai'an Wright, all about the children's poetry publishing scene & the work of the amazing Emma Press to support new writing, writing in translation & more. @lizpoet.bsky.social @theemmapress.bsky.social childrenspoetrysummit.com/2025/12/04/e...
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Need a great gift for young kids?
You can get all 3 issues of @littlethoughtspress.com that I published this year for under $20!
You get to support writers & artists, small press, kids reading & elementary classrooms all in one gift!
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You can get all 3 issues of @littlethoughtspress.com that I published this year for under $20!
You get to support writers & artists, small press, kids reading & elementary classrooms all in one gift!
square.link/u/6D1k7LF3
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Need a great gift for young kids?
You can get all 3 issues of @littlethoughtspress.com that I published this year for under $20!
You get to support writers & artists, small press, kids reading & elementary classrooms all in one gift!
square.link/u/6D1k7LF3
You can get all 3 issues of @littlethoughtspress.com that I published this year for under $20!
You get to support writers & artists, small press, kids reading & elementary classrooms all in one gift!
square.link/u/6D1k7LF3
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www.candlestickpress.co.uk/pamphlet/alm...
In addition to their fantastic Christmas themed collections, Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social always delivers a great Almanac for the forthcoming year... looking forward to this one.
In addition to their fantastic Christmas themed collections, Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social always delivers a great Almanac for the forthcoming year... looking forward to this one.
Almanac: Twelve Poems for 2026
Twelve beautiful poems for the months of the year: poems for birthdays, for special anniversaries, poems to simply say “I’m thinking of you this month, and isn’t nature wonderful?”. Our ...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
www.candlestickpress.co.uk/pamphlet/alm...
In addition to their fantastic Christmas themed collections, Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social always delivers a great Almanac for the forthcoming year... looking forward to this one.
In addition to their fantastic Christmas themed collections, Candlestick Press @candlestickpress.bsky.social always delivers a great Almanac for the forthcoming year... looking forward to this one.
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WE HAVE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!
Issue 1: Taking a Stand is now available to purchase IN PRINT!
Get your copy and share this post to help us spread the power of children standing up for what they believe in!
This issue is dedicated to the young heroes of our world!
#TakingAStand #KidLit #EduSky
Issue 1: Taking a Stand is now available to purchase IN PRINT!
Get your copy and share this post to help us spread the power of children standing up for what they believe in!
This issue is dedicated to the young heroes of our world!
#TakingAStand #KidLit #EduSky
Nimblewitlit: Taking a Stand (Nimblewitlit Issues)
Amazon.com: Nimblewitlit: Taking a Stand (Nimblewitlit Issues): 9798264599743: Magazine, Nimblewitlit, Rotert, Melissa Ruth, Perry, Emma, Houlihan, Kristin: Books
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September 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
WE HAVE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!
Issue 1: Taking a Stand is now available to purchase IN PRINT!
Get your copy and share this post to help us spread the power of children standing up for what they believe in!
This issue is dedicated to the young heroes of our world!
#TakingAStand #KidLit #EduSky
Issue 1: Taking a Stand is now available to purchase IN PRINT!
Get your copy and share this post to help us spread the power of children standing up for what they believe in!
This issue is dedicated to the young heroes of our world!
#TakingAStand #KidLit #EduSky
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Poetry Review - A Welly Full of Christmas, by Attie Lime poetryroundabout.com/2025/12/03/p...
Poetry Review – A Welly Full of Christmas, by Attie Lime
A Welly Full of Christmas, Attie Lime, Illustrated by Nadine Licence, Tiny Tree Books. If you’d like some Christmas magic in a book, this is the one for you. Christmas day is full of the sort…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Poetry Review - A Welly Full of Christmas, by Attie Lime poetryroundabout.com/2025/12/03/p...
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Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise!
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise!
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚