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Picture Books Quotes

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David Wiesner
“Before they read words, children are reading pictures.”
David Wiesner, Free Fall

Emlyn Chand
“You are not too small. No one is ever too small to offer help.”
Emlyn Chand, Honey the Hero

Barbara DaCosta
“On the Writing Process:

"When in doubt, take it out.,”
Barbara DaCosta, Resort to Murder

“The verbal patterns and the patterns of behavior we present to children in these lighthearted confections are likely to influence them for the rest of their lives. These aesthetic impressions, just like the moral teachings of early childhood, remain indelible.”
Esphyr Slobodkina

Meg Medina
“Sometimes it's hard to wait for good things to happen. - Tia Isa”
Meg Medina

Suzy  Davies
“So little Moon Pig put her snout into the soft dandelion head, which was round, and glowing, just like the moon. She blew and blew...”
Suzy Davies, Luna The Moon Pig: The Pig Who Hid

“We can _start_ making Christmas and Santa can finish up.”
Toni Buzzeo

J. Patrick Lewis
“I have always believed that poems beg to be read aloud, even if the reader is in a world all her own.”
J. Patrick Lewis, The Last Resort

Emlyn Chand
“Wait," Honey said to herself, as she realized something amazing. "I’m already an excellent flyer. Maybe I can fight crime too.”
Emlyn Chand, Honey the Hero

Emlyn Chand
“Hey, ants!" she shouted. "Please help. Anteater is very hungry, but cannot find any food.”
Emlyn Chand, Honey the Hero

“I photographer because I want a visual diary. Photography lets me capture the fleeting moments of daily life, the images would otherwise fade into oblivion. My contact sheets, my hard drives bursting with images, these are my personal journal, just with better lighting and way less writing. - Chris Geiger”
Chris Geiger

“Learning to read the imagery as well as the words highlights the importance of the reader in being an active part of producing the text and making each picture book their own adventure in interpretation." [p26]”
Laura Cain Gray

“Learning to read the imagery as well as the words highlights the importance of the reader in being an active part of producing the text and making each picture book their own adventure in interpretation." ”
Laura Cain Gray

“A tender, empowering story that helps children navigate big emotions and rediscover their inner strength. Jane Wellson’s Liam’s Lost Sparkle is a wonderful tool for parents and educators to foster resilience and self-awareness in young hearts.”
Michele Borba, UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World

“Every great story starts with a tiny idea brave enough to speak up.
”You don’t need fancy words to reach a child’s heart—just rhythm, wonder, and a little spark of truth.”“The best books don’t just entertain—they invite you to grow.”
Mark Morgan

Alex Dabrotta
“The real reason why you need to be nice to neighbors:

'Hey, hey!', said Mister Postman.
'I see that you are neighbors,
And neighbors should not argue,
There’s better things to do.'
'It’s good to know your neighbors.
They can be very useful:
One day you'll get delivery,
And they will sign for you!”
Alex Dabrotta, A Mouse and Two Cows: Lived in a yellow house

Theresa and Dave Sarff
“In Grandma and Grandpa's Traveling House, every state is a new bedtime story waiting to unfold—because the best adventures start with a hug and a honk.”
Theresa and Dave Sarff, Grandma and Grandpa's Traveling House

Rodi Evergreen
“Being different doesn’t make you small - it makes you special.”
Rodi Evergreen, Milo: Small but Brave: A story about courage and kindness

“Who is in the trash every night? Whose suits are impeccable? Whose fur is just right? It's Business Raccoon!”
Andy Gutman, Business Raccoon

Janne Bar Rashi
“Something rustled in the ground,
a gentle, busy, snuffling sound.
A hedgehog waddled, leaf by leaf,
his snout twitch-twitching underneath.”
Janne Bar Rashi, Something Moved Behind the Tree: A Rhyming Forest Journey Filled with Animals, Mystery, and Magic...

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