Children S Literature Quotes

Children S Literature Quote of the day

Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child.

There is no such thing as children’s literature.

A childhood without books – that would be no childhood. That would be like being shut out from the enchanted place where you can go and find the rarest kind of joy.

Fairies have to be one thing or the other, because being so small they unfortunately have room for one feeling only at a time.

There are people whom even children's literature would corrupt. They read with particular enjoyment the piquant passages in the Psalter and in the Wisdom of Solomon.

...those of us who write for children are called, not to do something to a child, but be someone for a child.

I also really liked playing Mr. Tumnus in 'Narnia'. I got to play my favorite character in children's literature, which I loved. You don't get the chance to do that in other jobs.

A Wasn’t just isn't. He just isn't present. But you… You ARE YOU! And, now isn't that pleasant!

I'm not terribly conversant with children's literature in general. I tend to read books for adults, being an adult.

Science Fiction is a branch of children's literature.

I have a passion for children's literature. Young adult literature. I love it. I've always loved it.

It is, of course, traditional in children's literature to get rid of the parents.

[My mom] had always wanted to write a children's book. She was a children's librarian and an elementary school teacher, so of course she loves children and children's literature.

If you haven't walked in someone else's shoes, it's difficult to know the fit, so be kind and compassionate.

She may not be like everyone else, but neither am I.

In the great green room, there was a telephoneAnd a red balloonAnd a picture of a cat jumping over the moon...

She asked where he lived. Second to the right, ' said Peter, 'and then straight on till morning.

As Hagrid had said, what would come would come and he would have to meet it when it did.

Ganix didn't need to make friends. Everyone was a friend!

Your name isn't Sniffles?" Ewan pretended to be surprised.

Calico KittyMy calico kittywas painted and primedshe could prowlthe night away ~without spending a dime...

There is no limit to what a person can do that has been inspired by the arts!

When I listen to you, Godwhen I do what you ask me to, I am like a treeplanted by a river, a tree full of fruitwith leaves that are always green. Ps 1(paraphrased)

Children are sacred beings.

Only sweet people with good virtues can go to fairyland. Those who treat others meanly and without respect can never go there.

Nice try, mister, but being cute won't save you.

It was a well-known fact that keeping track of time was not Parry Pretty's forte...If time were Parry's pet, it would have died tied to a tree somewhere out back long ago.

Jocelyn did not want to always remain the same. Where was the adventure in that?

When you are falling short in vocabulary to explain the emotion in your story.Than you are writing the right story

Jocelyn’s stomach lodged another complaint with the management regarding the length of time since breakfast.

For the first time in his life, he decided to focus on his math homework.

When we’ve decided to tell the truth in a story, we should tell good, strong versions of it, proper versions that kids can do something with.

…if you will quit squirming about and be patient you will see that most things in life, wishes included, do not have immediate results.

A strong man sails by ash breeze!

Only where children gatheris there any real chance of fun.

I love letters from little kids. Adults never proclaim themselves 'your #1 fan!

The odd was the ordinary at Alistair Grim's. The people who lived there were odd. The things they did there were odd. Even the there itself there was odd.

We create our work for children not because they're "cute, " but because they're human beings, deserving of respect.

If you ever meet someone who thinks they are so special, the best thing to do is smile. You don’t have to say anything. Be friendly and then go doyour best. That will make you special, too!

If you write a kid's book only for kids, then you have failed.

Daa-r'uu Wee-z'oo."-Ettie the Explorer

I'm planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.

I’m planting a tree to teach me to make the world a better place.

I’m planting a tree to remind me to be open and kindhearted.

Every book has it's destiny, Like a human life, Sometime when an Author is dead the destiny of the book begins" The days of Childhood !!!!!

Angel of Fire is about an ordinary boy to whom extraordinary things happen

It’s okay to dress up like another person, but never try to be someone else. Just try to be yourself, because that’s what makes you special. Oh, and watch out if a dragon ever starts to dance ballet.

A child s a special possession from God.

My grandma, Mrs Grace Ayorkor Acquah said 'Educating the child is everybody's business.

Children see beauty in everything.