I was an only child; I didn't have a sister, or sisters. Beverly Cleary
Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school. Beverly Cleary
What interests me is what children go through while growing up. Beverly Cleary
People are usually surprised to hear this, but I don't really read children's books. Beverly Cleary
I read my books aloud before they were published. Beverly Cleary
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. Beverly Cleary