It's OK to be Different

RRP $14.95

OUR PRICE $12.95 includes Postage & Handling

People have called Todd Parr’s books, “cheerful, kindhearted, refreshing and reassuring”, and I am sure you will say the same.

If anyone out there still is not quite sure, than you will be glad that Todd Parr has brought out another great book to tell us that it is okay to be different! Displaying his unique artistic style, which is bright, colourful, childlike figures which are outlined in thick black lines. Todd Parr proves time and time again that just about anything goes.

Todd has become well known for his modern upbeat titles such as Things That Make You Feel Good, Things That Make You Feel Bad, This Is My Hair, Underwear Do's and Don'ts. Characters with smiling faces, bold and brilliant colours teamed with positive and cheerful words, this picture book author, Todd Parr is now showing us that it’s okay to be different. 

Todd Parr touches on disabilities, same-sex parents or step-families and he is wise enough that he does not zero in on the specifics of a situation, for that would force him to state what is normal. Instead his approach focuses on acceptance and people being individuals and this encourages young readers to do the same.

I particularly like the closing messages which say that you are special and important just for being yourself. Text is complimented with multicultural illustrations, mixtures of blue, brown, green, yellow and purple faces. His quirky artworks combined with his eternally optimistic book titles are just irresistible for the young readers and the parents, which makes bedtime stories enjoyable for everyone.

He has touched on some sensitive subjects such as his book called “It’s okay to be adopted” to silly things like “It's okay to eat macaroni and cheese in the bathtub". With kids from any background, family makeup, of every shape, size and colour will have the feeling of inclusion in these tender and humorous books.

Living in San Francisco, Todd Parr enjoys painting because it makes him feel good. Maybe that will be his next book title! His previous books have been applauded by critics from all over the world, for their ‘amusing, clever, reassuring, whimsical and upbeat outlook.

It’s Okay to be Different is a playful celebration of diversity without making it obvious.

If you want the whole collection you may want to keep your eye out for Todd’s other titles like;

• It's okay to be adopted
• It's okay to need some help
• It's okay to be a different colour
• It's okay to wear glasses
• It's okay to dance by yourself
  

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