When we think of authors who changed our childhoods, Beverly Cleary is at the top of the list. From Ramona to Beezus and beyond, her memorable characters reflected our lives and struggles, and inspired and made us laugh along the way. Cleary knows how to light a spark of imagination with a story, and her words both on and off the pages of her books are full of inspiration. Here are 15 of our favorite Beverly Cleary quotes.
Not a slowpoke
Life is so interesting.
Reading is pleasure
All kids should learn to read for nothing but fun.
Books
Books, books and more books!
Childhood is timeless
The essence of childhood remains the same even when so much else changes.
Leash laws
Things have changed.
What grown-ups do
Do what you want your kids to do.
Write it
What do you want to read?
Squeeze
Sometimes you just have to do it.
Growing up
Growing up is full of goodbyes.
Readers
Reading is addictive.
Ideas
What will your children’s ideas become?
The best teachers
If only all teachers had these qualities.
Hope
We definitely found it!
Children’s books
There’s enough time for problems later.
On writing
Her words will always be vivid in our minds.
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