There are those who believe that the value of a children's book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think that's huge.

A little glitter can turn your whole day around.

A stick or a stone only stings for a minute. A name seems to hurt forever.

Society just has a way of inhibiting you, which is good and bad.

The upside to grief is it takes away your appetite. When people say you look good they really mean it. Nature's thoughtful that way.

Our nannas are losers.

Even though sometimes you can control your anger, you can't control your sadness.