You is getting nosier than a parker.

I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.

You ignorant little slug!" the Trunchbull bellowed. "You witless weed! You empty-headed hamster! You stupid glob of glue!

The writer walks out of his workroom in a daze. He wants a drink. He needs it.

Had I not had children of my own, I would have never written books for children, nor would I have been capable of doing so.

Homesickness is a bit like seasickness. You don't know how awful it is unti you get it, and when you do, it hits you right in the top of the stomach and you want to die.

Candy is dandy but liqueur is quicker.