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Todd Parr

Author of It's Okay To Be Different

83 Works 14,574 Members 352 Reviews 10 Favorited

About the Author

Todd Parr was born on July 9, 1962. In 1995 he moved to San Francisco, California where he pursued a career as an artist. After being rejected by many galleries, he showed his artwork at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant Postrio. This exhibit led to him creating merchandise for Macy's and his own show more children's clothing line. He is the author and illustrator of over 30 children's books which contain simple messages about acceptance, difference, and empowerment including The Thankful Book. In 2005 the preschool television show he created, ToddWorld, premiered on TLC and Discovery Kids. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Series

Works by Todd Parr

It's Okay To Be Different (2001) 2,274 copies, 95 reviews
The Family Book (2003) 1,636 copies, 50 reviews
The Peace Book (2004) 1,162 copies, 20 reviews
The Feelings Book (2000) — Author — 1,058 copies, 16 reviews
It's Okay to Make Mistakes (2014) 929 copies, 13 reviews
The EARTH Book (2010) 855 copies, 16 reviews
The Thankful Book (2012) 705 copies, 8 reviews
Be Who You Are (2016) 698 copies, 16 reviews
Reading Makes You Feel Good (2005) 552 copies, 12 reviews
The Feel Good Book (2002) 464 copies, 5 reviews
The I LOVE YOU Book (2009) 335 copies, 8 reviews
The Daddy Book (2002) 302 copies, 5 reviews
The I'M NOT SCARED Book (2011) 301 copies, 3 reviews
The Mommy Book (2002) 279 copies, 7 reviews
Love the World (2017) 245 copies
The Goodbye Book (2015) 245 copies, 22 reviews
The Okay Book (1999) 236 copies, 1 review
The Kindness Book (2019) 146 copies
The Grandma Book (2006) 143 copies, 3 reviews
The Grandpa Book (2006) 140 copies, 8 reviews
Underwear Do's and Don'ts (2000) 112 copies
Otto Goes to School (2005) 107 copies, 2 reviews
Things that Make You Feel Good (1999) 103 copies, 2 reviews
Do's and Don'ts (1999) 102 copies, 1 review
The School Book (2019) 88 copies, 1 review
Otto Goes to Bed (2003) 87 copies, 1 review
The Don't Worry Book (2019) 83 copies, 1 review
This Is My Hair (1999) 81 copies, 2 reviews
Otto Goes to the Beach (2003) 81 copies, 2 reviews
The Best Friends Book (2000) 72 copies, 3 reviews
Otto Goes to Camp (2004) 55 copies, 1 review
Otto Has a Birthday Party (2004) 50 copies
Teachers Rock! (2016) 44 copies, 1 review
The Joyful Book (2020) 42 copies
The Spring Book (2021) 36 copies, 1 review
The Cars and Trucks Book (2018) 31 copies
Animals in Underwear ABC (2013) 29 copies, 1 review
The Monster Mac and Cheese Party (2023) 27 copies, 1 review
The Underwear Book (2012) 26 copies
Zoo Do's and Don'ts (2000) 21 copies
The Sister Book (2018) 19 copies, 1 review
The Birthday Book (2020) 17 copies
The Brother Book (2018) 16 copies
The Bedtime Book (2021) 15 copies, 1 review
Doggy Kisses 123 (2013) 13 copies, 1 review
ToddWorld: I Like Being Me! (2006) 11 copies
Black & White : Board Book (2001) 10 copies
The Shalom Book 10 copies
BIG & Little : Board Book (2001) 8 copies
Funny Faces (2002) 7 copies
The Harold Book (2009) — Author — 4 copies
Doggy Kisses (2023) 4 copies
My Really Cool Baby Book (2001) 4 copies
Learn to Read Box (2022) 4 copies
Going Places (2002) 4 copies, 1 review
The Elephant Book (2003) 3 copies, 1 review

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helps children explore a wide range of emotions in a fun way.
 
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kayleeandgizmo | 15 other reviews | Jun 7, 2024 |
helps children explore wide range of emotions in a fun way.
 
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wimbles01 | 15 other reviews | Jun 6, 2024 |
Celebrate mother diversity with this great and funny book. Big, colorful pictures are simple, bold, and totally effective.
 
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LibrarianDest | 6 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
2001 National Parenting Publications Award
2-5 year olds
 
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swopester | 94 other reviews | Dec 4, 2023 |

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Works
83
Members
14,574
Popularity
#1,578
Rating
4.1
Reviews
352
ISBNs
417
Languages
10
Favorited
10

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