56 Quotes by Anthony Browne

Inspiring passion in children for books, and the world of imagination and creativity fuelled by them, is a fundamental reason for why the Children's Laureate post exists.

My dad never decided what he wanted to do; at times he fought in the army, was a teacher, a boxer, a light engineer, and a then a publican. My mum was a traditional housewife and mother. They showed my brother and I unconditional love.

Never forget that children are at the heart of everything we do. Respect them, listen to them, talk to them as equals, and care about them.

As a father, I understand the importance of the bond that develops through reading picture books with your child.

I grew up in Yorkshire, and once or twice a year, we'd travel over the Pennines to see my cousins in Cheshire.

One day, I found my dad's dressing-gown in an old suitcase, and it transported me back to when I was five and thought he was a god or a superhero who could do anything. After that, I wrote my first positive book about fathers, about my dad.

Although I have two good Anglepoise lights, I much prefer to work by daylight.

Gorillas remind me of my father. He was a very big, physically strong man but also very sensitive.

I find it incredible and outrageous that public and school libraries are being forced to close - we'll all pay the price in the long term.