I Want An Oompa-loompa!' Screamed Veruca.

Poor Earthworm,' The Ladybird Said, Whispering In James's Ear. 'he Loves To Make Everything Into A Disaster. He Hates To Be Happy. He Is Only Happy When He Is Gloomy.

A Message To Children Who Have Read This Book - When You Grow Up And Have Children Of Your Own, Do Please Remember Something Important: A Stodgy Parent Is No Fun At All. What A Child Wants And Deserves Is A Parent Who Is Sparky.

A Person Who Has Good Thoughts Cannot Ever Be Ugly.

We Have So Much Time And So Little To Do. Strike That, Reverse It.

I've Heard Tell That What You Imagine Sometimes Comes True. -grandpa Joe