Kevin Henkes quotes:

When I was a boy, one of my uncles had a cabin on a lake in Wisconsin. My family went there for parts of three summers, and I loved it!

Sometimes all you can do is say, 'Wow.'

Whenever I'm writing a book, small details from my life always creep in.

I think writers are observers and watchers. We always have our ears open and eyes open, so I might see something in everyday life that inspires me. And I think that's probably more than anything else. Everyday life is where I get my inspiration.

Today was a difficult day. Tomorrow will be better

Everyone has something interesting to say.

When I'm writing the text for a book like 'Little White Rabbit,' I read it aloud, alone, in my studio, again and again and again - because the rhythm has to be exactly right. After I get my manuscript to the point where I think it is perfect, I begin to think about what I want the art to look like.

When I was young, I assumed that authors must have traveled the world or done exotic things in order to tell great stories.

When I'm looking for an idea, I'll do anything--clean the closet, mow the lawn, work in the garden.

When I work on a novel, I usually have one character and a setting in mind.

I like examining the ordinary, and by doing so, one hopefully reveals the extraordinary nature within.

(His) sadness grew; it became a rock inside him, pulling him down. He carried the sadness everywhere, morning, noon, and night. It hurt to breathe.

Didn't it make sense that after something horrible happens, something better should follow?

If we expose kids to books and art, nothing but good can come from it.

My advice to would-be young authors is to read a lot, write a lot, and not worry about creating a finished product. Keeping a journal is not a bad idea either.

Try drawing or painting a scene you're working on. Often this will help free up you imagination.

Now smile a real smile for me so I know you`re not suffering inside.