I'm not interested in creating a book that is read once and then placed on the shelf and forgotten. I am very happy when people have worn out my books, or that they're held together by Scotch tape.

Artists paint pictures. The best artists paint pictures for children's books.

There are all kinds of writers. The best writers write children's books.

Wherever I go, I'm watching. Even on vacation, when I'm in an airport or a railroad station, I look around, snap pictures, and find out how people do things.

Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians.

It's a precious thing to be communicating to children, helping them discover the gift of language and thought.

Everything has an educational value if you look for it. But it's the fun I want to get across.