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.

People who mind don't matter. But people who matter don't mind.

All alone! Whether you like it or not, alone is something you'll be quite a lot!

Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted.

Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. Oh! The places you'll go!

I can read in red. I can read in blue. I can read in pickle color too.

Things may happen and often do to people as brainy and footsy as you