Welcome to our collection of Picture Books Quotes, where we delve into the enchanting world of words and illustrations that have captivated readers of all ages for generations. Picture books hold a special place in our hearts, as they combine the magic of storytelling with vibrant artwork to create immersive experiences that ignite the imagination. From beloved classics to modern marvels, picture books have the power to transport us to faraway lands, teach us valuable lessons, and evoke a myriad of emotions.
Within the pages of picture books, you’ll find a treasure trove of wisdom, humor, and profound insights waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s the whimsical tales of Dr. Seuss, the timeless adventures of Winnie the Pooh, or the poignant messages of Shel Silverstein, each quote encapsulates the essence of these cherished stories and the enduring impact they have had on readers throughout the years. So, whether you’re seeking inspiration, nostalgia, or simply a dose of joy, join us as we explore the enchanting world of picture book quotes that continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of quotes on this delightful topic, ready to be embraced, shared, and cherished in all their whimsical glory.
What excites me about picture books is the gap between pictures and words. Sometimes the pictures can tell a slightly different story or tell more about the story, about how someone is thinking or feeling. Anthony Browne
I’ll always write picture books – it’s just what I do. I’d even do it if I wasn’t being paid. Debi Gliori
Picture books have terrible PR amongst the children of this country. Ask any librarian: after a certain age, children just aren’t interested in the picture book section anymore. It’s filled with moms, strollers, and unbalanced toddlers. Rebecca Serle
Growing up, I lived in a house without art: no picture books on the shelves, no visits to museums, no posters on the bedroom wall. John Burnside
As a father, I understand the importance of the bond that develops through reading picture books with your child. Anthony Browne
I often lament that new picture books don’t get read because the classics hold up so well. It’s a ridiculous complaint because, um, the classics hold up so well. Rebecca Serle
When I was in kindergarten, I remember looking at picture books of the space shuttle. Jared Isaacman
One of my main decisions when accepting the job of Children’s Laureate was that I must continue working on picture books. If I don’t write and illustrate for some time, then I begin to question who I am. Anthony Browne
I did have a child, and I was reading a lot of picture books to her, but at the same time writing a children’s book was something that I’d been wanting to do for many years, pretty much since the start of my career. Al Yankovic
When you realize my best selling books are ‘Owl Moon,’ the ‘How Do Dinosaur’ books, and ‘Devil’s Arithmetic,’ how can the public make sense of that! I have fans who think I only write picture books or only write SF and fantasy. I have fanatics of my poetry and are stunned to find out I write prose, too! Jane Yolen
I think picture books should stretch children. I think they should be full of wonderful, amazing words. Jane Yolen
Picture books, while less in word count, are certainly not less important. There are unbelievably skillful authors writing in this vein. Authors like Jane O’Connor and Jon Scieszka. Rebecca Serle
Picture books are for everybody at any age, not books to be left behind as we grow older. The best ones leave a tantalising gap between the pictures and the words, a gap that is filled by the reader’s imagination, adding so much to the excitement of reading a book. Anthony Browne
My son craves picture books about Transformers and Ninja Turtles and the Hulk; they show one fantastic creature smashing or zapping another into smithereens on page after page. They are dull and ugly and show no interesting stories or models of conflict resolution or character building. Russell Smith
Lots of kids, including my son, have trouble making the leap from reading words or a few sentences in picture books to chapter books. Chapters are often long… 10 pages can seem like a lifetime to a young reader. Then reading becomes laborious and serious. That’s why some of the chapters in my books are very short. Rhea Perlman
Force me to choose my best book, and I always come back to ‘Gorilla.’ It was the first time I felt I understood what picture books could do. Anthony Browne
Picture books are being marginalised. I get the feeling children are being pushed away from picture books earlier and earlier and being told to look at ‘proper’ books, which means books without pictures. Anthony Browne
I used the second year of my MFA program to write a young adult novel and began pursuing picture books as well. I loved the economy of this art form, choosing, with pristine attention, the exact right words to tell the exact right story. Rebecca Serle
It did occur to me that certainly African-Americans are not underserved in picture books, but those books are almost all about specifically black experiences. Chris Van Allsburg
Children’s picture books are a unique record of social evolution: in gender roles and racial politics, as is much discussed, but also in fashion and interior design. Rumaan Alam
Maurice Sendak is the daddy of them all when it comes to picture books – the words, the rhythm, the psychology, the design. Anthony Browne
I love writing picture books and story books because of the exciting, visual life that artists and illustrators give to them. And most of all, I love writing novels because of the inner, emotional journeys that they take me on. Hopefully, the reader comes with me! Berlie Doherty
In terms of age, I think I’ve covered about as wide a range as is possible, having written everything from picture books to early chapter books to middle grade novels to YA to one adult novel – and having been editor and lead writer for a magazine for retired people! Bruce Coville
I love picture books – with picture books, you can use words and pictures as a double act, even tell two different versions of a story at the same time. Mini Grey
I didn’t have picture books – there weren’t many around when I was a child. Anthony Browne
It is a good idea to know which publishers publish which stories. For example, there is no sense in sending a picture book text to a publisher who does not publish picture books. Margaret Mahy
More than conventional picture books, the notebook format allows me to leap from words to images, and this free-flowing back-and-forth inspires my best work. It reflects the way I think – sometimes visually, sometimes verbally – with the pictures not there just to illustrate the text but to replace it, to tell their own story. Marissa Moss
The great thing about making picture books is that you can make absolutely anything you want happen. It’s a bit like making a film, but you don’t need lots of money for actors and costumes – you just need pens, paper, and your imagination. Mini Grey
The illustrations in picture books are the first paintings most children see, and because of that, they are incredibly important. What we see and share at that age stays with us for life. Anthony Browne
I read everything aloud, novels as well as picture books. I believe the eye and ear are different listeners. So as writers, we have to please both. Jane Yolen
I can’t think of a story that doesn’t have something terrible in it. Otherwise, it’s dull. So when I embarked into the world of picture books, my first thought was to do something about the dark. Daniel Handler
Many adults that I have met in my time believed that picture books are ‘babyish’. I hope I have changed minds on this, as I set out to do. Anthony Browne
I’ll be left writing picture books and fairy tales. Carol Ann Duffy
I think the reason I’m a writer is because first, I was a reader. I loved to read. I read a lot of adventure stories and mystery books, and I have wonderful memories of my mom reading picture books aloud to me. I learned that words are powerful. Andrew Clements
You’ll notice that my books offer great variety. Some are for adults, some for children and some for teens. There are mysteries, historical novels, picture books, love stories and stories of crisis and courage. Sonia Levitin
With twins, reading aloud to them was the only chance I could get to sit down. I read them picture books until they were reading on their own. Beverly Cleary
I always say it’s a shame picture books get such a bad rep. Illustrations are tough to sell older kids on! Rebecca Serle
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: writing picture books is an art – the art of word choice. Rebecca Serle
And that’s why any of my picture books exist: They all seem to be built backwards from a simple, emotionally optimistic story beat. Berkeley Breathed
Picture books are the distillation of an idea, and you have to use just the right words. I love that, and I try to use a lot of action verbs. Denise Fleming