Bianca with Todd Parr On The Monster Mac and Cheese Party

In this episode, Todd Parr shares his journey to becoming an
author and illustrator, inspired by his struggles in school and
desire to help kids feel better about themselves. His books have
clear messages of inclusivity and kindness, and the new book, The
Monster Mac and Cheese Party, featuring monsters and macaroni and
cheese, adds humor while reinforcing the joys that come from
sharing a meal together. The conversation emphasizes the
importance of kindness, self-confidence, and creating memories
for families through children's books.


Todd Parr has inspired and empowered millions of children around
the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the
bestselling author of more than sixty books, including The
Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay
to be Different. He lives in California.


Transcription:


You can read the transcription on ⁠The Children's Book Review⁠.


Order copies:


The Monster Mac and Cheese Party: Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠.


Resources:


You can visit Todd Parr at https://www.toddparr.com/.


Discussion Topics:


Becoming an author and illustrator

Being discovered by an editor at a licensing show in New York
City

Creating children's books based on inclusivity and kindness

How struggling in school with dyslexia and family issues has
led to writing books that help kids feel better about themselves

Creating self-help books for kids with clear messages rather
than character-driven stories

Addressing social-emotional issues with kids is more
important now than ever

Staying true to the idea of empowering kids leads to endless
possibilities for future books

The inspiration behind the picture book, The Monster Mac and
Cheese Party, and how it fits into the overall approach of
creating inclusive books

The importance of kindness, self-confidence, and being who
you are