By the time I got to kindergarten, I was surprised to find out I was the only kid with a turkey vulture. Jean Craighead George findkidkindergarten Change image and share on social
I hope my books empower kids, and that they learn how to work out their problems themselves. Jean Craighead George bookempowerhope Change image and share on social
I met senators, diplomats and the President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Jean Craighead George delanodiplomatfranklin Change image and share on social
Children will often write, 'We love your books because there are no adults in them.' Jean Craighead George adultbookchild Change image and share on social
Never before had I been offered a contract and advance before a word had been written... I went home and began writing 'Julie of the Wolves.' Jean Craighead George advancebegincontract Change image and share on social
A falcon is the perfect hunter. Jean Craighead George falconhunterperfect Change image and share on social
I kept on writing and illustrating, for this is what I did well because I loved it. Jean Craighead George illustratelovewrite Change image and share on social
There are always the kids who just love animals. Unfortunately, though, people have become afraid of the outdoors. Jean Craighead George afraidanimalkid Change image and share on social
Most of these wild animals depart in autumn when the sun changes their behavior and they feel the urge to migrate or go off alone. While they are with us, however, they become characters in my books, articles, and stories. Jean Craighead George animalarticleautumn share on social
Every day, I get e-mails from kids who want a tree - a world away from the adult world. Jean Craighead George adultdaykid Change image and share on social
