It seems to me that not only the writing in most children's books condescends to kids, but so does the art. I don't want to do that. (Chris Van Allsburg)

It seems to me that not only the writing in most children's books condescends to kids, but so does the art. I don't want to do that.

Chris Van Allsburg

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