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Jeff Fielding
Todd Parr
I spent my childhood in a small town in Wyoming. It was a great place to grow up, but I knew the world was out there waiting for me. I first got into children’s publishing in 1998. I was able to take the messages that are part of my art and make them into a satisfying reading experience about acceptance, differences and empowerment for kids to feel better about themselves in a simple, fun way. But I didn’t always have a signature style, and I wasn’t always considered a go-to-voice on emotional wisdom for kids, or addressing relationships that kids want to celebrate or issues that young people have questions about.
In high school, art was a passion of mine, but I failed art class. Because of that failure, I lacked the self-confidence to pursue it further. I worked at many things before finally coming back to my original dream of painting. I continued with my work because I knew being an artist was what I wanted to do with my life.
After trying galleries and not getting anywhere, I was able to show my work at one of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, Postrio, in San Francisco, California, (where I have lived for the past 25 years). With a little luck and a lot of persistence, this exhibit led to many other things, including creating merchandise for Macy’s, and eventually on to my own line of clothing for kids. From there, as they say, it’s history. I have a lot of fun creating my books, and I’m proud to know they are helping someone feel better about themselves in a silly, fun way. I’ve put out over 40 books, with more to come, and they’ve been enjoyed by millions of kids and their families. It took a long time, but I’ve come a long way from failing an art class, and I’m glad my fans are here with me for it.
By the Author
Learn to Read Box
Set your Kindergarten or First Grade child on the path to reading success with this playful, full-color set of 10 readers (Guided Reading Levels A…
I Love My Teacher!
From admiring the way teachers foster creativity in the classroom to how they ensure all children's needs are met, Todd Parr offers an ode to…
The Bedtime Book
A New York Times bestselling author puts a twist on the traditional bedtime story with his signature blend of colorful pictures, comedy, and reassurance.It's time…
Time for School Activity Book
Get ready for school with Todd Parr! This full-color activity book for children in Pre-K and kindergarten encourages creativity while reinforcing early-learning skills. Includes a…
The Feelings Book / El libro de los sentimientos
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Todd Parr comes a timely story about the importance of our feelings—in an English-Spanish bilingual edition! A veces me siento…
The Spring Book
New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr captures the beauty of Spring with his signature blend of kid-friendly art and text in this sweet book…
The Joyful Book
Perfect for the gift-giving season, beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr explores the many ways to be joyful when holidays and celebrations…
The ABC Book
Learn to write the ABCs with Todd Parr! Featuring Todd's signature humor, bold colors, and approachable illustrations, getting ready for kindergarten has never been this…
The Birthday Book
Learn about all the wonderful ways to celebrate a birthday with beloved and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr! With his signature…
The Kindness Book
Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being…
The School Book
Beloved and New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to introduce readers to all the wonderful things…
The Don't Worry Book
From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book that reassures kids everywhere that even when things are scary or confusing, there's always something…
The Cars and Trucks Book
From bestselling and beloved author Todd Parr, a new book about all of the different ways that cars and trucks help people and have fun.…
The Brother Book
Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of brothers, perfect for children expecting…
The Sister Book
Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of sisters!Some sisters are big. Some…
Love the World
A celebration of love, respect, peace, and unity by bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr.Love your grin. Love your skin. Love the bees. Love the…
Be Who You Are
In a brand-new companion to his beloved classic It's Okay to Be Different, New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr encourages kids to be proud…
The Goodbye Book
From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss. Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd…
It's Okay to Make Mistakes
In a tradition of Todd Parr's fan-favorite It's Okay to Be Different, a book about embracing mistakes and the joy of happy accidents. Todd Parr's…
Otto Goes to the Beach
Otto goes to the beach to find a friend. He meets a crab, but the crab is too crabby. Then he meets a cat, but…
Animals in Underwear ABC
From alligator to zebra - with a goldfish, iguana, yak, and even a unicorn in between - there's no better way to learn the alphabet…
Doggy Kisses 123
Meet ten colorful, lovable (and sometimes a little slobbery) canine friends in this kid-friendly concept book. From one doggy kiss all the way up to…
Otto Goes to School
The first day of school is both scary and exciting for Otto. At first, he is very nervous, but then he realizes how much fun…
The Thankful Book
I am thankful for music because it makes me want to dance.I am thankful for my feet because they help me run and play.I am…
The Underwear Book
A surprising and silly book about underwear, The Underwear Book features such wisdom as "DO wear fancy underwear under your dress," and "DON'T hang upside…
Do's and Don'ts
What should and shouldn't you do? Do give the dog a bath but don't take one with him. Do try to change your socks every…
The Grandpa Book
With his notable and characteristic vibrant illustrations and simple, but poignant text, Todd Parr celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. From golfing Grandpas…
The Grandma Book
Featuring Todd Parr's signature colorful and kid-friendly illustrations, The Grandma Book portrays the different ways grandmothers show their grandchildren love, from offering advice and babysitting…
The Best Friends Book
What makes a best friend? Illustrations and brief text describe how best friends treat each other in this bold and quirky book. Full color.
This is My Hair
When the reader opens up this book, he or she will see how silly hair can be. There's hair with spaghetti, hair in the wind,…
Things that Make You Feel Good
Open this book to find out things that make you feel good and the things that make you feel bad. This children's book is written…
Otto Goes to Camp
When Otto goes to camp, everyone else makes fun of the things he has brought along, but one of those things comes in very handy.
Zoo Do's and Don'ts
What should you do when you go the zoo. Do brush your hair with a lion but don't try to braid his mane. Do take…
Otto Has a Birthday Party
There is a problem with the cake Otto the dog makes for his birthday party, but he and his friends have a good time anyway.
Otto Goes to Bed
Meet Otto! "Woof, woof!" It's time for bed, but Otto doesn't want to go. Do you feel like that sometimes? What do you think Otto…
The Daddy Book
The Daddy Book celebrates all different kinds of dads and highlights the many reasons they are so special. Whether your dad walks you to school…
The Family Book
The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or…
The Mommy Book
Some mommies sing you songs.Some mommies read you stories.All mommies want you to be who you are!With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates all…
The EARTH Book
"I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference..."With his signature blend of…
Todd Parr's Do's and Don'ts Bundle
Includes the following three Todd Parr titles: Zoo Do's and Don'ts, Underwear Do's and Don'ts, and Do's and Don'ts
The Feel Good Book
Saying 'I Love You' in sign language feels good.Having a ladybug land on your hand feels good.Making a new friend feels good.Todd Parr celebrates all…
It's Okay To Be Different
It's okay to need some help.It's okay to be a different color.It's okay to talk about your feelings.From the bestselling author Todd Parr comes a…
Reading Makes You Feel Good
Reading makes you feel good because...You can imagine you are a scary dinosaur,You can make someone feel better when they are sick,And you can do…
The Peace Book
Peace is making new friends.Peace is helping your neighbor.Peace is a growing a garden.Peace is being who you are.The Peace Book delivers positive and hopeful…
Funny Faces
In this bold book for babies, toddlers celebrate funny faces from "happy" and"sad" to "silly" and "sleepy." Full color.
The I LOVE YOU Book
The ultimate gift book from beloved author Todd Parr--a perfect way to say, "I Love You!" I love you when you give me kisses.I love…
We Belong Together
In a kid-friendly, accessible way, this book explores the ways that people can choose to come together to make a family by showing one perspective…
The Okay Book
Originally published in mini hardcover (paper over board) editions, four of Todd Parr's very first books are now available in a chunky board book format…