Todd Parr

Todd Parr (born 9 July 1962) is an American author, illustrator, animator and television producer, best known for his colorful, accessible children's books that often carry messages of kindness, inclusivity, and acceptance. Parr grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming and later moved to San Francisco in 1995, where he pursued a career as an artist. He has also worked as a flight attendant before becoming a full-time author.

In November 2004, the television show he created, ToddWorld, premiered on TLC and Discovery Kids. The show, praised for its celebration of diversity and positive values, went on to receive a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.

Awards

Books

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

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?"