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When I make a book, I make it for the child and not for the parent - no jokes in it for the parents!
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"When I make a book, I make it for the child and not for the parent - no jokes in it for the parents!"

- Dick Bruna

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This quote by Dick Bruna talks to the value of developing books for kids that are tailored to their interests and requirements. He emphasizes that books need to be produced the kid, not the parent, and that they need to not include jokes that only adults would comprehend. This recommends that Bruna thinks books must be written in a manner in which is accessible and enjoyable for children, which they ought to not be composed with the objective of entertaining grownups. He likewise indicates that books need to be written with the child's point of view in mind, and that they should be customized to their age and interests. This quote emphasizes the significance of developing books that are appealing and meaningful for kids, and that are not simply composed to please adults.

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This quote is written / told by Dick Bruna somewhere between August 23, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Artist. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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