McCord, David (1897-1997), an American writer, was best known for his poetry for young children. He wrote humorous poems filled with imaginative wordplay that emphasizes the sounds and rhythms of language. Many of his poems are about small animals and children.
McCord wrote several books of poetry for children. Five of the books were collected in One at a Time (1977). His other books of poetry include Every Time I Climb a Tree (1967), The Star in the Pail (1975), and Speak Up: More Rhymes of the Never Was and Always Is (1980).
David Thompson Watson McCord was born on Nov. 15, 1897, in New York City. McCord was also a painter and taught creative writing. He died on April 13, 1997.
