Perhaps it is partly that we need to love books ourselves as parents, grandparents and teachers in order to pass on that passion for stories to our children. It's not about testing and reading schemes, but about loving stories and passing on that passion to our children.
Michael MorpurgoWe're much alike, bee, you and me," I said. "You may carry your pack underneath you and your rifle may stick out of your bottom. But you and me, bee, are much alike.
Michael MorpurgoIt is the child's understanding that teaches the adults the way of the future. They're still doing it today with modern technology.
Michael Morpurgo