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Todd Parr
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Born (1962-07-09) July 9, 1962 (age 63)
Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
Occupation Author, illustrator, animator, television producer
Genre Children's fiction
Subject Family, tolerance, diversity
Notable works The Family Book

Todd Parr is an American author, illustrator, animator, and television producer. He is well-known for his bright, colorful books that teach important lessons. His books often focus on themes like kindness, accepting differences, and loving yourself. Todd Parr's unique style uses simple drawings and bold colors, making his stories fun and easy to understand for young readers.

Todd Parr was born on July 9, 1962, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He later moved to San Francisco in 1995. There, he started his career as an artist. Before becoming a full-time author, he also worked as a flight attendant.

ToddWorld: From Books to TV

Todd Parr created a television show called ToddWorld. This show first appeared in November 2004. It was shown on TLC and Discovery Kids. Just like his books, the ToddWorld TV series explores themes of diversity, friendship, and how to solve problems. The characters in the show are colorful and unique, reflecting the positive messages in Todd Parr's work.

Todd Parr's Books

Todd Parr has written and illustrated many popular children's books. His books often cover topics that are important for kids. These include understanding different families, expressing feelings, and celebrating what makes each person special. He has created over 40 books that help children learn about the world and themselves.

Popular Book Titles

  • Black & White: Board Book (2001)
  • BIG & Little: Board Book (2001)
  • My Really Cool Baby Book (2002)
  • Going Places (2002)
  • The Family Book (2003)
  • This is My Hair (2004)
  • Reading Makes You Feel Good (2005)
  • Underwear Do's and Don'ts (2005)
  • Funny Faces (2009)
  • It's Okay to Be Different (2001)
  • The Feel Good Book (2009)
  • We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families (2010)
  • The Earth Book (2010)
  • The Peace Book (2010)
  • The I LOVE YOU Book (2010)
  • Things that Make You Feel Good/Things That Make You Feel Bad (2011)
  • The Okay Book (2011)
  • The Daddy Book (2011)
  • The Grandma Book (2011)
  • The Mommy Book (2011)
  • The Grandpa Book (2011)
  • Do's and Don'ts (2011)
  • The I'M NOT SCARED Book (2011)
  • The Feelings Book (2012)
  • Zoo Do's and Dont's (2012)
  • The Underwear Book (2012)
  • The Thankful Book (2012)
  • I Love Camp
  • The Elephant Book
  • We're Pregnant
  • We're Parents
  • Animals In Underwear ABC
  • Doggy Kisses 123
  • It's Ok To Make Mistakes (2014)
  • The Goodbye Book (2015)
  • Teachers Rock! (2016)
  • Be Who You Are (2016)
  • Love The World! (2017)
  • The Brother Book (2018)
  • The Sister Book (2018)
  • The Cars and Trucks Book (2018)
  • The Don't Worry Book (2019)
  • The School Book (2019)

Otto Books Series

Todd Parr also created a series of books featuring a character named Otto. These books follow Otto on various adventures.

  • Otto Goes to the Beach (2003)
  • Otto Goes to Bed (2003)
  • Otto Has a Birthday Party (2004)
  • Otto Goes to Camp (2004)
  • Otto Goes to School (2005)

ToddWorld Book Series

Based on his popular TV show, Todd Parr also released a series of books that tie into the ToddWorld universe.

  • Who's Your Best Friend? (2005)
  • Welcome to ToddWorld (2005)
  • The Funny Book of Feelings (2005)
  • Lights Out, Todd! (2005)
  • Let's Play Together! (2005)
  • The Silly Book of Shapes (2006)
  • It's a Colorful World! (2006)
  • Giant Book of Friendship Fun! (2006)
  • I Like Being Me! (2006)
  • I Love You Just Because (2006)

Awards and Recognition

Todd Parr's work has received many awards. These awards show how much his books and TV show are loved and appreciated.

Book Awards

  • 2001 National Parenting Publications Award for It's OK to Be Different
  • 2001 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award for The Feelings Book
  • 2002 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Awards for The Daddy Book, The Mommy Book, Going Places
  • 2004 National Parenting Publications Honor Award for Otto Has a Birthday Party
  • 2004 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award for The Family Book
  • 2009 National Parenting Publications Award for The I LOVE YOU Book
  • 2010 Parents' Choice Award for The Earth Book
  • 2011 Green Earth Book Award for The Earth Book
  • 2012 Family Equality Council Award

Television Awards

  • iParenting Media Award for ToddWorld
  • 2005 Daytime Emmy Award nomination for ToddWorld
  • 2005 Humanitas Prize nomination for the ToddWorld episode "Who's Your Best Friend?"

See also

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