I never spent less than two years on the text of one of my picture books, even though each of them is approximately 380 words long. Only when the text is finished ... do I begin the pictures.

And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming wild things.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.

And the walls became the world all around.

There must be more to life than having everything.

I know that if there’s a purpose for life, it was for me to hear Mozart.

Emeralds,' said the rabbit. 'Emeralds make a lovely gift.

Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do.

I wish you all good things. Live your life, live your life, live your life.

A book is really like a lover. It arranges itself in your life in a way that is beautiful.

And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!

It's funny to think that Christmas — a time known for its joyful togetherness — can be the loneliest time of the year for some.

Destiny and fate are of one’s own making, and riches and happiness are rarely found at the end of an easily-traversed path.

But stay away from him, Juliana. When we said we wanted to make you a good match, Leighton was not who we imag

Think positively and masterfully with confidence and faith and life becomes more secure more fraught with action richer in achievement and experience.

What did it matter to me? Did I think that by making you rational about one thing, I could make you rational about everything? Maybe. Or maybe I just wanted to save you from your fears

Large, musing eyes, neither joyous nor sorry.

A five-year-old Chinese girl knows more about football than I do.

I do not write for the public. You are my public and I hope to convert you.

I think I'll side with the pissheads on this one.

I consulted a therapist at Mass. General. After about 20 minutes, he stopped me and said, 'You're just a big existential garbage pail. Go home and relax.'