Arthur's Family Vacation Quotes

“No beach today!” D.W. announced the next morning.
“I had a dream about Buster,” said Arthur.
“Why don’t you write him a postcard?” Mother suggested.
“Why don’t we all write postcards?” said Father.
“But what do we write about?” said D.W. “We haven’t done anything yet!”
― Marc Brown, Arthur's Family Vacation

“We have the whole pool to ourselves,” said Arthur.
“It’s a good thing, too,” said D.W. “Our bathtub is bigger than this!”
― Marc Brown, Arthur's Family Vacation

“Well, we’re all packed,” Father said the next morning. “Where’s Arthur?”
“He’s on the phone with Buster,” said Mother.
“For the hundredth time,” D.W. added.
“Before we leave,” said Father, “does anyone need to use the bathroom?”
“This is your last chance,” said Mother.
“Don’t look at me!” said D.W.

“On our way at last,” Mother smiled. “A whole week of no cooking!”
“And no dishes,” said Father.
“A whole week without my best friend in the whole wide world,” moaned Arthur.
“Once you’re at the beach, you’ll feel better,” Father said.
“Are we there yet?” asked D.W. “I have to go to the bathroom.”
― Marc Brown, Arthur's Family Vacation

“I’ll really miss you at Camp Meadowcroak this year, Arthur,” Buster said.
“I wish I didn’t have to go on vacation with my family,” said Arthur. “There’ll be nothing to do and no one to do it with.”
“You’ll have D.W.,” Buster said, smiling. “For a whole week.”
“Don’t remind me,” said Arthur.”
― Marc Brown, Arthur's Family Vacation