Read Out Loud THE GOODBYE BOOK

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Read Out Loud THE GOODBYE BOOK

Todd Parr’s The Goodbye Book walks young readers through tough feelings they may have while struggling with goodbyes. However, Todd reminds children things will get better! The author slyly gives them ideas about things they can do when the pain of loss subsides. Goodbyes can be done with love, while remembering many of the joys that person, pet, or thing brought to a child’s life.

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ABOUT ‘THE GOODBYE BOOK’

The Goodbye Book
Written and illustrated by Todd Parr
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Todd Parr, author of It’s Okay to Be Different, has carved out a niche for himself as “the feelings man” of picture books, and it’s not hard to see why. In glossy, color-saturated pages, we’re introduced to a small fish who’s lost its companion. As the fish goes through many reactions to the loss, the text is directed straight at the reader, giving permission for all sorts of feelings: “You might be very sad. / You might be very mad.” The art is simple and naïve, as though Parr loaded up Paint on his computer and started clicking away. With its accessible style and kindhearted text, The Goodbye Book will serve kids as a sympathetic friend during trying times.

ABOUT TODD PARR

Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 30 children’s books. Todd moved to San Francisco to pursue a career as an artist, then took a detour as a flight attendant, before becoming a full-time author and illustrator. Todd draws in a style that’s highly relatable to children.

Todd acknowledges his supportive family — including a grandma who introduced him to Dr. Seuss books — as being a strong influence in his work. He is able to write stories about kindness and love because of his upbringing. Todd’s books have been translated into more than 14 languages. In 2005 Todd received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his preschool television series ToddWorld.

Todd’s favorite color is blue, and he loves macaroni and cheese.

Todd loves hearing from fans of his books. Go ahead and contact him, here. You can send him a note and pictures too!

Bonus: Actress Sandra Bullock is a big fan of Todd’s Family Book. She reads it aloud to her children Louis and Laila before bedtime.

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