“When I go to another country, I try to be a big sponge and look at what the houses may look like and what colors predominate. I do not do research as much as just get ideas and ask people about things.” PeopleTryingLooksMayIdeasCountryBigsAsksHouseColorResearchSponges Author:Jan Brett
“People may think that because I have illustrated and written all these books it must be easy for me, but it's not really easy for me. The drawing part is easy - I love doing it. But continuing to move forward is hard.” PeopleThinkingMayBookHardMovingEasyWrittenDrawingMoving ForwardContinuing Author:Jan Brett
“Of all people, children are the ones that really understand when there's a truth there for them - an emotional truth. The characters really have to work. Children, as an audience, are very inspirational for me.” PeopleChildrenCharacterAudienceEmotionalVery Inspirational Author:Jan Brett
