Todd Parr

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Todd Parr
Born (1962-07-09) July 9, 1962 (age 61)
Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.
OccupationAuthor, illustrator, animator, television producer
GenreChildren's fiction
SubjectFamily, tolerance, diversity
Notable works The Family Book
Website
toddparr.com

Todd Parr (born July 9, 1962) is an American author, illustrator, animator and television producer. Parr grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and later moved to San Francisco in 1995, where he pursued a career as an artist. [1] He has also worked as a flight attendant before becoming a full-time author. [2]

Contents

In November 2004, the television show he created, ToddWorld , premiered on TLC and Discovery Kids.

Books

There are 44 books listed.

Otto books

  • 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

  • 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

Books

Television

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