Having power is not nearly as important as what you choose to do with it.

I've always said to myself that if a little pocket calculator can do it why shouldn't I?

Poor Earthworm,' the Ladybird said, whispering in James's ear. 'He loves to make everything into a disaster. He hates to be happy. He is only happy when he is gloomy.

Do you know what breakfast cereal is made of? It's made of all those little curly wooden shavings you find in pencil sharpeners!

Grown ups are complicated creatures, full of quirks and secrets.

The reason I collect good ideas is because plots themselves are very difficult indeed to come by.

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.