He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim… — Katherine Paterson Copy Share Image
“She'd always been a little excitable, a little more passionate about books than your average person, but she was supposed to be… — Sarah Beth Durst Copy Share Image
If we weigh the significance of a book by the effect it has on its readers, then the great children's books suddenly… — Laura Miller Copy Share Image
People say to me, ‘How do I know if a word is real?’ You know, anybody who’s read a children’s book knows… — Erin McKean Copy Share Image
There are all kinds of writers. The best writers write children's books. — Richard Scarry Copy Share Image
My best ideas come to me at unexpected moments, like when I'm reading children's books to my kids (the pictures inspire me),… — Mary Engelbreit Copy Share Image
“Basset Hounds never get scared. We’re fearless, resolute and know how to season a good lamb chop.” — Elias Zapple Copy Share Image
I was inspired to write children's books, but without blood and gore. — Stanley Williams Copy Share Image
I've illustrated many children's books and I feel awfully lucky to be able to do something I love so much, and yes,… — Sophie Blackall Copy Share Image
I say, 'If I had a serious brain injury I might well write a children's book', but otherwise the idea of being… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
My process is surprisingly straightforward. I find myself with little to do over a stretch of time and I say, "I should… — Michael Ian Black Copy Share Image
I've always loved children's books - it's not that I didn't like them, I just didn't think I wanted to do that.… — Brian Selznick Copy Share Image
Anything can become a children's book if you give it to a child...Children are actually the best (and worst) audience for literature… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
“We all have to share this world. The best way to do that is to be nice to each other.” — Jessica Marie Baumgartner Copy Share Image
Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians. — Richard Scarry Copy Share Image
Children's books are written for upbringing...but upbringing is a great thing; it decides the fate of the human being. — Vissarion Belinsky Copy Share Image
“You are enough. You are more than enough. You have always been and will always be enough. Keep shining bright, and never… — Leyda Lazo Copy Share Image
“Although people all over the world pray in different ways, it is to each heart the most precious light.” — Alexis York Lumbard Copy Share Image
You write not for children but for yourself. And if by good fortune children enjoy what you enjoy, why then you are… — Arthur Ransome Copy Share Image
“Allegedly, allegedly I say, the R.G.A. were extremely miffed of portrait painted of their monarch, King Tingaling XX, by Master. Portrait apparently,… — Elias Zapple Copy Share Image