May 8th, 2025 by The Rat

Okay, this is JUST NOT FAIR.  I thought little rats like me were supposed to have FUN , you know?  I want to run around the neighborhood with all my ratty friends, play pawball, drink Hamster Slushies, and PLAY.  But noooooooooooo.  I’m stuck doing YARD WORK.

I tried to tell Emmy that I am too small to work this hard.  For one thing, there’s no way I’m big enough to mow the lawn.  But she says I’m just the perfect size to pull dandelions.

The perfect size?  THE PERFECT SIZE???  (Oh, sorry, was I yelling?)  I’m not yelling at you, believe me.  But just take a look at this picture and see what you think.  That dandelion is bigger than I am!

Emmy says we’re perfectly matched– ol’ Dandy might be taller, but I’m heavier.  Plus I can walk.  Not to mention grab and yank.  So she is betting on me to win this battle.

I’m not so sure.

What do you think?  Is this even FAIR?  Have YOU ever had to do a job that seemed way too big for you?

May 4th, 2025 by The Rat

Helloooooo, and a big welcome to all you fifth graders reading my book with Mrs. Mclaughlin!  Are you ready to blog with me?  Because I’m ready to ratblog with YOU!

Notice my excellent posture at the keyboard?  My beautifully curved tail?  My perky ears?   I even dabbed a little extra hair gel between my ears, just for you.  I’m going for the spiky look.

Okay, I’m ready to start jumping around on the keyboard (I like to type with all four paws.)  But there’s just one little thing that has me… well, not exactly worried.  Not precisely anxious.  But maybe just a little teensy bit… um… nervous?

So here’s the big question:  What if some of you don’t like rats?  What if you don’t like MEEEEEE?

Okay, if you can’t stand rats, please don’t tell me.  We rodents have very sensitive feelings. But if you like me, maybe you could tell me?  After all, I AM a very handsome rat… plus, I LOVE to blog.  Do you?

Your friend,

Ratty

P.S.  I hope none of you are cats.