Anyway Quote by William Joyce
“I just took the idea that King Kong was too big for everything and reversed it and put George in a land of giants, which is basically what every kid goes through anyway - that, you know, the world is made for grownups, for tall people, for the giants.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, 2008
Kids feel the world is for adults and giants; flipping perspective shows they can be the giants too.
In simple terms: Kids see world as for adults; they can be giants.
Key Takeaway
Shift perspective to empower children.
Themes
imagination
growth
perspective
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- creative play
- media literacy
Key Concepts
child development
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can adults foster a sense of agency in kids?
- What stories reverse adult‑child power dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Adults may limit children's self‑belief.
