Walking the dog
Dear Elyse, You remind me very much of my sister who is a vet, and she rescues and trains animals all the time. She is very kind. My dog pulls […]
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Angels and devils
Dear Kassidy, I selected your letter this week because Halloween is coming up and your drawing caught my attention. I hope that lots of children come to our door in […]
Earth seen from the Moon
Dear Emilio, I think you should write your astronaut cat story. It is sure to be a best seller, especially for readers who like cats and outer space. You’ve done […]
Unicorn
Dear Emma, Your unicorn is darling with its fancy tail bow. How big are unicorns, anyway? Are they the size of a horse, or more like a pony? Or a […]
Cardinal
Hi Jackson, Thanks so much for your drawing of a cardinal, one of my favorite Canadian birds. Their gorgeous orange colour is a real standout against the deep green forest, […]
Summertime mysteries
Dear Savanna, I’m so glad to hear that you’ve added my mystery novels to your summer reading list and that you are making good use of the library. Libraries are […]
Pixies and demons
Dear Claire, I will look for all your fantastic creatures this afternoon when I go for a walk with my dog Ivy in the woods. We walk everyday (unless it’s […]
Goldie
Dear Grace, You write so beautifully about your horse Goldie using all of your senses to describe her. I sense that you could write a wonderfully emotional story about your […]
Stuffed bookshelves
Dear Kim, You’ve drawn a wonderful room to write in. I especially love the cozy rug and the well-appointed desk. Your bookshelves look as stuffed as mine do. I have […]
Big white bear
Dear Katie, Both your letter and your drawing are so pleasantly descriptive of the place you like to read the most. I can easily imagine being there. It is so […]
