There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh.

There are those who believe that the value of a children's book can be measured only in terms of the moral lessons it tries to impose or the perfect role models it offers. Personally, I happen to think that a book is of extraordinary value if it gives the reader nothing more than a smile or two. In fact, I happen to think that's huge.

My criteria for what makes a book an official 'favorite,' is based almost entirely on how desperately I don't want the story to end.

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