I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house; they want places to play.

I don't think children themselves have changed that much. It's the world that has changed.

In 50 years, the world has changed, especially for kids, but kids' needs haven't changed. They still need to feel safe, be close to their families, like their teachers, and have friends to play with.

I wanted to be a ballerina. I changed my mind.

I think the best teachers had a real interest in the subject they were teaching and a love for children.

I haven't been very enthusiastic about the commercialization of children's literature. Kids should borrow books from the library and not necessarily be buying them.