There are those who believe that the value of a children's book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think that's huge. Votes: 19
My senior year of high school, I was voted 'Wittiest.' So, several years later, I decided to try my hand at writing humor to see if I could be witty enough to make some money. Votes: 17
My senior year of high school, I was voted Wittiest. So, several years later, I decided to try my hand at writing humor to see if I could be witty enough to make some money. Votes: 13
My own pregnancies were all about me, me, me. My aches, my pains, my swollen feet, and my body that looked like the Michelin Man. Votes: 9
Ever since I began writing my Junie B. Jones series, people have been assuming that the character is based on me when I was a little girl. The fact is, though, that Junie B. and I have very little in common. Votes: 8
I find that when I'm struggling to think of how a six-year-old would feel about something, I just have to go right down to the common denominator, find the simplest way that you can look at an object or a problem, and not muck it up with all of the stuff that adults do and over-analyze. Votes: 7
I'm so lazy as far as liking to get up, go to the office in my pajamas, get dressed about noon. And I hate flying. So I have this really laid-back, good lifestyle, and it's hard to nudge me out of it. Votes: 6
Society just has a way of inhibiting you, which is good and bad. Votes: 6
I don't even like clowns. Clowns are not normal people. Votes: 6
I find the term 'perfect child' to be an oxymoron. Votes: 5
I wasn't that over-the-top, but I got sent to the principal in first grade for talking. And my father was for a long time the president of the Board of Education. That was always a hard note to bring home. Votes: 4
I'm not actually sure I'm grown-up enough for grown-up books. Votes: 4
Junie B. Jones. The B stands for Beatrice. Except, I don't like Beatrice. I just like B and that's all. Votes: 3
I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. It's perfectly okay to take a book, read it, have a good time, giggle and laugh - and turn off the TV. I love that. Votes: 3
I find the term perfect child to be an oxymoron. Votes: 3
Sometimes grown ups don't act their right old age Votes: 3
Moving makes you feel all alone inside. Votes: 3
A stick or a stone only stings for a minute. A name seems to hurt forever. Votes: 2
I like to think that Junie B. looks at the world - and this isn't a negative comment on her - from the lowest common denominator. It's not all gray to her; it's all black and white. Votes: 2
I was a good kid, but I was just very chatty. Teachers were rarely entertained, but occasionally a child was, which was enough for me. Everything was so urgent. I needed to say it immediately. Votes: 2
That Grace looked annoyed at me."I didn't say you would go to jail, Junie B.," she said. "I just wish you would say the word correctly, that's all. Votes: 1
There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh. Votes: 1
A little glitter can turn your whole day around. Votes: 0
I don't really believe in pretending to be happy when you're not. Mostly I believe that you should burden your friends with your problems. Votes: 0
When youâre in between dreams, you get to lean back and relax and stop trying so hard. Trying to be somebody, I mean. Itâs not as exciting as being a television star, but itâs not that bad, either. You just have to learn to be satisfied with the way you are for a while. Not Forever. Just until youâre finished resting. Votes: 0
Even though sometimes you can control your anger, you can't control your sadness. Votes: 0
And sometimes when you're very mixed-up inside, you do things you know you shouldn't do. Votes: 0
Can't we be friends?' I hate your guts, Frankovitch' Can't our guts be friends? Votes: 0
I'm not actually sure I'm grown-up enough for grown-up books, Votes: 0
The upside to grief is it takes away your appetite. When people say you look good they really mean it. Nature's thoughtful that way. Votes: 0
Sometimes I think heâs the kind of friend that grownups call a âfair-weather friend.â That means when everythingâs going smoothly, heâs the best friend a guy could want. But as soon as something goes wrongâ¦(he) sort of turns on you. Votes: 0
Our nannas are losers. Votes: 0