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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
The Bedtime Book
New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr puts a twist on the traditional bedtime story with his signature blend of colorful pictures and pleasing blend…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
Teachers Rock!
A celebration of the countless ways teachers change the world-with a free Back-to-School poster! Teachers are amazing! They teach you new things, make you laugh,…
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…
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…
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…
The Thankful Book
Todd Parr's beloved Thanksgiving classic celebrating all of the things there are to be grateful for in a kid's life is now a board book!I…
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…
The I'M NOT SCARED Book
Sometimes I'm scared of dogs.I'm not scared when they give me kisses.Sometimes I'm scared I will make a mistake.I'm not scared when I know I…
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 Family Book
There are so many different types of families, and THE FAMILY BOOK celebrates them all in a funny, silly, and reassuring way. Todd Parr includes…
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…
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 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.
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…
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…
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 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…
Otto Goes to the Beach
Meet Otto! "Woof, woof!" Join Otto on his trip to the beach. He is looking for a new friend to play with. Do you think…
The EARTH Book (Illustrated Edition)
"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…
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…
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 Okay Book
In illustrations and audio, Parr enumerates a number of different things that are okay, such as "It's okay to be short" and "It's okay to…
The Feelings Book
Sometimes I feel silly.Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast.Sometimes I feel brave.Sometimes I feel like trying something new...The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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
Funny Faces
In this bold book for babies, toddlers celebrate funny faces from "happy" and"sad" to "silly" and "sleepy." Full color.
The Grandpa Book
Presents the different ways grandfathers show their grandchildren love, from putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories.
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…
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…