Reading Makes You Feel Good / Leer te hace sentir bien

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By Todd Parr

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jun 1, 2027
Page Count
32 pages
ISBN-13
9780316618601
Age Range
4–6

Price

$9.99

Price

$12.99 CAD

Format

Reading is fun! From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr, this celebration of the magic of books is perfect for new readers.

Reading Makes You Feel Good / Leer te hace sentir bien will inspire and encourage young children to delight in the joyful, rewarding experience of reading. Todd shows how books can take you places and be read anywhere: in the library, in bed, in the bathtub, or on the road! Targeted to those first beginning to read, this book invites children to read the main text as well as all the funny signs, labels, and messages hidden in the pictures.

Reading makes you feel good because…
You can imagine you are a scary dinosaur,
you can make someone feel better when they are sick,
and you can do it anywhere!

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

An English edition, Reading Makes You Feel Good, is also available for purchase.

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¡Leer es divertido! Esta obra del autor superventas del New York Times Todd Parr es una celebración de la magia de los libros, perfecta para nuevos lectores.

Reading Makes You Feel Good / Leer te hace sentir bien inspirará y animará a los niños pequeños a disfrutar de la experiencia alegre y enriquecedora que es la lectura. Todd nos muestra todas las formas divertidas en las que podemos leer, ¡ya sea en la biblioteca, en la cama, en la bañera o en el coche! Este libro, pensado para los pequeños que están empezando a leer, los invita a leer el texto principal y también todos los letreros, etiquetas y mensajes divertidos escondidos en las ilustraciones.

Leer te hace sentir bien porque…
puedes imaginar que eres un dinosaurio aterrador,
puedes ayudar a que alguien se sienta mejor cuando ha enfermado
¡y puedes hacerlo donde sea!

Con sus coloridas ilustraciones, su humor juguetón y sus narraciones inclusivas, el querido autor Todd Parr es desde hace tiempo un favorito de los pequeños lectores y sus cuidadores. Sus libros promueven un mensaje esencial de amor y aceptación que es inspirador, empoderador y fácil de comprender.

También está disponible a la venta la edición en inglés, Reading Makes You Feel Good.

  • Praise for the English edition:

    "Parr sings the praises of books in Reading Makes You Feel Good. In his signature bold colors, he shows that reading can take you to faraway places, help you learn to make pizza—and you can do it anywhere."
    Publishers Weekly
  • Praise for Todd Parr:

    "It's rare that a children's author appeals to adults, but when it happens, it's usually magic: Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein... Well, I've found another to add to the list: Todd Parr." I>Kansas City Star

    "Each book offers his bold, almost Haringesque signature style incorporating primary colors with messages that encourage and empower children to communicate their feelings while embracing their individuality."
    Los Angeles Advocate

Todd Parr

About the Author

I spent my childhood in a small town in Wyoming. It was a great place to grow up, but I knew the world was out there waiting for me. I first got into children’s publishing in 1998. I was able to take the messages that are part of my art and make them into a satisfying reading experience about acceptance, differences and empowerment for kids to feel better about themselves in a simple, fun way. But I didn’t always have a signature style, and I wasn’t always considered a go-to-voice on emotional wisdom for kids, or addressing relationships that kids want to celebrate or issues that young people have questions about.

In high school, art was a passion of mine, but I failed art class. Because of that failure, I lacked the self-confidence to pursue it further. I worked at many things before finally coming back to my original dream of painting. I continued with my work because I knew being an artist was what I wanted to do with my life.

After trying galleries and not getting anywhere, I was able to show my work at one of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants, Postrio, in San Francisco, California, (where I have lived for the past 25 years). With a little luck and a lot of persistence, this exhibit led to many other things, including creating merchandise for Macy’s, and eventually on to my own line of clothing for kids. From there, as they say, it’s history. I have a lot of fun creating my books, and I’m proud to know they are helping someone feel better about themselves in a silly, fun way. I’ve put out over 40 books, with more to come, and they’ve been enjoyed by millions of kids and their families. It took a long time, but I’ve come a long way from failing an art class, and I’m glad my fans are here with me for it.

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