It has often been said there’s so much to be read, you never can cram all those words in your head.

Children's reading and children's thinking are the rock-bottom base upon which this country will rise. Or not rise. In these days of tension and confusion, writers are beginning to realize that books for children have a greater potential for good or evil than any other form of literature on earth.

It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become.

Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.

I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.

Be yourself and the people that don't mind are the people that matter.

We've taught you that the earth is round, That red and white make pink, And something else that matters more - We've taught you how to think.