“ 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. Barbara Park Author
“ I speak for those children who cannot speak for themselves, children who have absolutely nothing but their courage and their smiles, their wits and their dreams. Audrey Hepburn Actress
“ Art is the child of nature in whom we trace the features of the mothers face. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Poet
“ You see, we'll never be able to compete in the 21st century unless we have an education system that doesn't quit on children, an education system that raises standards, an education that makes sure there's excellence in every classroom. George W. Bush 43rd U.S. President
“ The voice of parents is the voice of gods, for to their children they are heaven's lieutenants. William Shakespeare Poet
“ Marriage is treated by all civilized societies as a peculiar and favored contract. It is in its origin a contract of natural law . . . . It is the parent, and not the child of society; the source of civility and a sort of seminary of the republic. Joseph Story Former Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court Of The United States