“Until this minute she had thought all adults were supposed to like all children. She understood by now misunderstandings were to be expected- she had had several with teachers - and often children and grown-ups did not agree, but things somehow worked out. For a grown-up to actually dislike a child and try to shame her, she was sure had to be wrong, very, very wrong.”
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Beverly Cleary is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on April 12, 1916, her works are characterized by their close connection to the lives of children and their humorous style, which has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
“Sometimes what we see as an instance of a toddler crying the toddler sees as it reasoning.”
“Todo traidor es un hombre que creyó en algo. Lo que varía es en qué” Gabriel Ganiarov”
“The merry recognition of a new soul emerging and gracing our lives is a profound experience.”
“We were alive on that world. We were kings without enemies, children removed from time.”