Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am, too. So I write them stories in hopes that they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places. Jean Craighead George beautifulchildcreature 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
I have discovered I cannot dream up characters as incredible as the ones I meet in the wilderness. Jean Craighead George characterdiscoverdream Change image and share on social
My writing process is a mix of research, personal experiences, washing the dishes, raising kids while thinking - then writing. Jean Craighead George dishexperiencekid 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
I met senators, diplomats and the President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Jean Craighead George delanodiplomatfranklin 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
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 that the message I conveyed in 'Julie of the Wolves' is to tell young people to think things out. Think independently. Jean Craighead George conveyhopeindependently 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
