A friend suggested that I get a job at a children's book store so I could meet kids and read books, and that turned out to be the single best bit of advice I've ever gotten.

I love illustrating for other writers because I am given stories I never would have thought of, and my work as an illustrator is always in support of the story.

I address you all tonight for who you truly are: wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers.

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. But then I suddenly realized I did.

I think when I'm drawing, I'm seeing what's happening on the page almost as if it were unfolding like a movie in my head.

If you've ever wondered where your dreams come from when you go to sleep at night, just look around. This is where they are made.

Since I spend such a long time making each book, I only choose books that I'm really interested in and that I really love.