40 Quotes by Kirby Larson

Hattie.′ Grace patted my arm. ‘My cows sing better than you do.

Remember picture books are the closest form of writing to a poem. Even though they don’t have to rhyme, they must be poetic. They must be written so the worst actress can read with comfort and expression.

The worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.

Why did I keep hitching myself to dreams as big as that Montana sky? I was like Rooster Jim’s chickens, with no way to fly that high.

When someone is working hard on something, that always connects with people, no matter what the differences in generations are.

I wanted to use my writing skills to bring attention to the overwhelming needs of the Gulf coast region.

It's so much fun trying to channel my inner four-year-old.

In a novel, you have space to develop a character or a scene. You don't have that luxury in a 700-800-word picture book.

I absolutely love writing and sharing my enthusiasm with students, and because of 'Hattie Big Sky,' Montana holds a special place in my heart.