“There had been a problem in Bean's house. The problem was staples. Bean loved staples. She loved them so much that she had stapled things that weren't supposed to be stapled. The things looked better stapled, but her mother didn't think so, and now Bean was outside. She was going to be outside for a long time.”
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Annie Barrows is an American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature and adult fiction. Born in 1962, she co-wrote the popular 'Ivy and Bean' series with Sophie Blackall. Barrows has also penned adult novels, showcasing her talent for wit and humor in her writing. more
“I don't think people have made staples by hand since the fifteenth century.”
“There is no vision until you decide what you deserve & staple it to your eyeballs.”
“Fluturii n-au timp, şi nu ştiu că n-au timp. Din punctul ăsta de vedere, toţi suntem fluturi.”
“Oamenii l-au inventat pe Dumnezeu ca sã nu moarã de plictisealã.”
“Mereu vor fi lucruri frumoase în lumea în care trăim, atâta timp cât știm unde și cum să privim.”