A collection of Original Thoughts For Kids of All Ages...5 to 105.

Written by
Erica Drummond at age 12

© Erica E. Drummond, 1997

"Confidence can get you places."

"Smiles are like dominos...one leads to another, and another, and another, and so on."

"Be thankful, be polite, be happy, be exciting, be encouraging, be positive. And, Remember, there's only one you; so be the best you can be!"

"Open your mind and your mouth to new ideas and new vegetables."

"Exercise is like knowledge... the more effort you put into it, the farther you'll go in life."

"Meeting a new friend is like finding a sea shell at the beach... you have to listen to what's inside."

"Put downs cause frowns."

"Teasing is not pleasing."

"If a 'joke' is only funny from one person's perspective, it's not funny."

"When in doubt, don't."

"Every night, wish upon a star and everyday work to make that wish come true."

"Anything is possible if only you make it possible."

"Create the world that you want."

What others are saying about Quotes for Kids!

 
Ms. Judy Easterly's 2-3 grade class at Barker Elementary School in Orange County, CA, display their copies of Erica Drummond's book, Quotes for Kids.

"This is the most impressive expression of individuality and creative thinking that I have seen in over 30 years of teaching pre-teens. Erica's quotes were an inspiration to my sixth graders whose reaction ranged from pure enjoyment to wanting to quote her and emulate her by writing quotations of their own."

- Judy Easterly, Elementary School Teacher

"Erica's quotes made me laugh and made me think that life can always be happy if you make it that way!"

- Kalista, age 11

"These quotations made me look at life in a different light and a new perspective."

- Jenny, age 12

"Erica, I thought your book was great! Out of all the books I've read in my life, yours is my favorite."

- Tom, age 11

"Your book teaches children they can do anything with positive attitudes."

- Olin, age 12

"Your book is excellent. I would like to quote you in my D.A.R.E. essay. Your book is sharp and funny."

- Megan, age 12

All profits from the sale of this book go to Erica Drummond's college fund.

Order the book on the Products page.

If you would like to e-mail me, please do so at the following address:

MEDRUMMOND@aol.com

A Call for Quotes from Kids!
(ages 5 - 18)

Erica Drummond, author of Quotes for Kids, invites you to submit your original quotations for possible inclusion in one of her upcoming books.

Along with your quotation, tell us your name, age, and e-mail address. We'll let you know if your quotation has been selected.

Remember, quotations must be your original work or thoughts. Quotations can be humorous, inspiring, motivating, or thought-provoking.

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