"Anyone who tells you that a pony can’t be a good protagonist is a liar. Total liar. Books with pictures and, preferably, stickers, are highly underrated. Skipping pages is not only preferred; it’s highly recommended. Who cares about the first four pages? Elmo’s long-winded anyway. Jump right into the middle of the book. That’s where the action is. If you’re reading Virginia Woolf, you won’t have missed much. You can never, ever read a book too many times. If you like a book, read it at least 14 times in one sitting. Better yet, have someone read it to you 14 times in one sitting. The moment the last word is read, be sure to say “again” with emphasis."