The illustrations in picture books are the first paintings most children see, and because of that, they are incredibly important. What we see and share at that age stays with us for life. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
A lot of my characters are underdogs or sad or lonely, but I had a comfortable, golden sort of childhood. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I use a little brush only for really small details. Over the years, I've started to use a much larger brush. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I had just been promoted to the first rugby team. It was a perfect, wonderful coming of age. My brother was already in the… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
The illustrations in picture books are the first paintings most children see, and because of that, they are incredibly important. What we see and… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
Inspiring passion in children for books, and the world of imagination and creativity fuelled by them, is a fundamental reason for why the Children's… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I find it incredible and outrageous that public and school libraries are being forced to close - we'll all pay the price in the… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
The first thing I put down on paper is a storyboard, like a film director. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
Gorillas remind me of my father. He was a very big, physically strong man but also very sensitive. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
Most people lose their natural creativity at about five or six - but not me. — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I don't like narrowing my readers down - there's not a particular age or gender or nationality. I suppose I'm aiming at the child… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I grew up with an older brother who was always stronger and faster and better than me at everything, but I was close enough… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
I never want to make a child worried or afraid, and I don't think I do. My pictures are born from the belief that… — Anthony Browne Copy Share Image
