Quotes by Beverly Cleary

Explore a curated collection of 7 quotes by Beverly Cleary. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school. — Beverly Cleary
I had a very wise mother. She always kept books that were my grade level in our house. — Beverly Cleary
Halfway to the house Stan stopped and turned to Jane. He put his hands on her shoulders and drew her toward him."I'm gla — Beverly Cleary
I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house they wa — Beverly Cleary
When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty t — Beverly Cleary
I don't necessarily start with the beginning of the book. I just start with the part of the story that's most vivid in m — Beverly Cleary
I write in longhand on yellow legal pads. — Beverly Cleary