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Last year I think I made more from my Image books than anywhere else.

I didn't have picture books - there weren't many around when I was a child.

And that's why any of my picture books exist: They all seem to be built backwards from a simple, emotionally optimistic story beat.

My thought has been shaped by books; my desires by pictures.

All Oprah needs is a good book. My only request when she's building any house is, 'Could I please have a TV in my bedroom?'

I think picture books should stretch children. I think they should be full of wonderful, amazing words.

I've learned a tremendous amount from Oprah.