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Do's and Don'ts
Originally published in mini hardcover (paper over board) editions, four of Todd Parr's very first books are now available in a chunky board book format with brand new cover designs. Bold and bright, funny and reassuring, these are perfect packages for preschoolers and will stand up to the repeated readings they are guaranteed to get!
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
24 pages, Board Book
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
Todd Parr
104 books262 followersTodd Parr is a three-time New York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of more than fifty books for children. He has inspired and empowered children around the world with simple, hopeful, and powerful messages such as “be kind”, “love yourself” and “be who you are,” all set with vibrant images in eye-catching primary colors. His books have received numerous awards and are available in nearly twenty languages. He also is the co-creator of the popular three-time Daytime Emmy©-nominated animated TV series, "ToddWorld" with Gerry Renert of SupperTime Entertainment. Several short films for Sesame Street have also been based on Parr’s work.
Parr devotes time to numerous philanthropic causes supporting pet adoption, children’s hunger, health, and literacy. He is a frequent reader and fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House and serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. His corporate collaborations include Best Buy, Stouffer’s, and the San Francisco–Marin Food Bank, among others.
A native of Wyoming, Parr currently lives in Berkeley, California.
Parr devotes time to numerous philanthropic causes supporting pet adoption, children’s hunger, health, and literacy. He is a frequent reader and fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House and serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. His corporate collaborations include Best Buy, Stouffer’s, and the San Francisco–Marin Food Bank, among others.
A native of Wyoming, Parr currently lives in Berkeley, California.
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September 27, 2020
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October 29, 2018
I always love Todd Parr books and the baby was totally engaged!
March 17, 2019
Bright illustrations and fun.
July 29, 2019
I disagree with too many of these.
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December 19, 2022DO: read this book
DON'T: tell me what to do
DON'T: tell me what to do
March 21, 2020
Baby's first book, ha! I think I read this to him on the second day after he came home from the hospital. He did not really know what to think, but Sassy enjoyed it!
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July 31, 2014
Hilarious! I always enjoyed the Glamour magazine column of "Do's and Don'ts" and Todd Parr has brought them to the board book with his customary colorful panache. I started laughing on the very first page ("DO change your socks every day...DON'T make anyone smell them")and I pretty much didn't stop till the end. This would be a great book for a storytime with the very young.
August 20, 2016
Typical Todd Parr colorful and simplistic,but engaging illustrations makes this book of Do's and Dont's a fun read for any age. I paired it with Grody's Not So Golden Rules and the 5th graders loved it! They came up with some alternate Do's and Dont's in no time. A fun book!... especially the underwear page:)
May 3, 2009
A silly book for toddlers that will teach them in a simple and funny way, what they should and shouldn't do. Could be used as an interesting and light starting point to teach right and wrong to kids, and to show them the consequence of our actions.
November 19, 2007
i didn't read any of his books as a child, only as an adult. i think they're pretty dynamic and really important.
December 30, 2007
I read this book to my little guy about 10 times a day.
September 19, 2009
Another fun Todd Parr book. You have to laugh at some of the "do's" though - like having cookies and milk before bed - and hope your child doesn't really whine about doing them.
July 28, 2011
my sons sleeps with this one and enjoys saying the word cootie bug as many times as he can.
January 15, 2012
Cute book geared toward 0-5 year olds. It simply teaches children some silly do's and don'ts.
July 24, 2019
Another one of my son's favorites! These are so silly, and I love the simple drawings!
April 3, 2008
Silly book of what you should and shouldn't do.
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