This Is My Hair

Do's and Don'ts

The Okay Book

Things That Make You Feel Good/Things That Make You Feel Bad
By Todd Parr

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Titles of your new books:
This Is My Hair, Do's and Don'ts, The Okay Book, Things That Make You Feel Good/Things That Make You Feel Bad

Describe your books in 50 words or less:
Bright colors, bold lines with simple feel good messages about believing in yourself and being different.

What has been the biggest influence on your writing and artwork?
The ocean, the fog, and sea lions.

What was your favorite subject in school? Why?
Art - because I love to paint cool pictures.

Who was your childhood hero?
Flipper

What books did you read as a child?
Are You My Mother?
Green Eggs and Ham

Do you write and/or illustrate other types of books? If so, what kinds?
I'm doing 5 more books with Little, Brown and a really cook baby book.

If you could trade places with one extremely famous person for one day, who would it be and why?
I have 2 - Steven Spielberg because I want to make a movie and Steve Jobs because I love Apple.

What message would you like to send to all children?
Feel good about yourself and never give up. Love, Todd

Artist Todd Parr has over 16 licenses, including infant clothing, backpacks, toys, bed and bath accessories, and much more. Todd lives in San Francisco with his dog Bully.