Just in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day, a pair of books by Todd Parr celebrates different kinds of parents. "Some mommies work at home/ Some mommies work in big buildings," states The Mommy Book, accompanied by Parr's signature combination of simple text and neon-bright contrasting colours with bold black line. Similarly, The Daddy Book highlights the differences between dads. (Apr.)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Just in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day, a pair of books by Todd Parr celebrates different kinds of parents. "Some mommies work at home/ Some mommies work in big buildings," states The Mommy Book, accompanied by Parr's signature combination of simple text and neon-bright contrasting colours with bold black line. Similarly, The Daddy Book highlights the differences between dads. (Apr.)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, Todd Parr, comes a beloved picture book that celebrates mommies everywhere - now for the first time in paperback!
Todd Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I LOVE YOU Book.
Praise for Todd Parr: "Parr preaches the message of self-acceptance and tolerance of others." --School Library Journal "Parr focuses on acceptance and individuality and encourages readers to do the same." --Publishers Weekly "It's rare that a children's author appeals to adults, but when it happens, it's usually magic; Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein.... Well, I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr." --Kansas City Star "Parr teaches an important social lesson that all children need early in their development." --Kirkus Reviews "It's really nice to be able to recommend a fun, hip, constructive book that parents like as much as kids." --BookPeople (Austin, Texas)
PreS-Gr 1-In these companion titles, Parr celebrates characteristics of mothers and fathers, and points out differences. For instance, "Some daddies teach you how to walk Some daddies teach you how to ride a skateboard"; "Some mommies fly kites Some mommies fly planes." The simple texts are accompanied by joyful, childlike illustrations done in vibrant colors, with faces that are yellow, tan, blue, purple, and other hues; figures and objects are outlined with thick, black lines. Parents of both genders are shown working at home and holding cleaning supplies. A few pages share the same text, for example, "All daddies [or mommies] like to watch you sleep!" The books close with the statement that all mommies [or daddies] "love to kiss and hug you" and "want you to be who you are!" While these titles do not overtly address single-parent households and nontraditional families, Parr allows youngsters to see the similarities that many families share by recognizing differences.-Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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