Kirjahaku

SALES HANDLE: Learn all about feelings with the expressive art of best-selling illustrator and author Todd Parr. KEY SELLING POINTS: * The flashcard format has sold well for Chronicle. * Todd Parr's best-selling books often deal with feelings--these flashcards riff on smililar themes, and will resonate with his readership. * Planet Color by Todd Parr is a new lifestyle brand with apparel and backpacks. These flashcards are part of the Planet Color program. * Todd Parr's art speaks to kids--they often say they relate to his drawings. * The thick, sturdy cards are perfect for young children to hold. * Cards could also be hung in classrooms/nurseries. HOW WILL THIS TITLE BE DISTINCTIVE: * There are no other 'feelings flashcards' like ours (that we are aware of). Eeboo has 'good manners' and 'good citizenship' flashcards, but not emotions. There is an institutional set for child therapists (http://www.childtherapytoys.com/store/product81.html), but our art is not attractive, not vibrant or child-friendly. SPEAK TO THE EXISTING TREND/DEFINE CONSUMER: * Understanding and naming feelings are a key component of a child's development. These flashcards will assist parents as they help their children to navigate and understand the emotional spectrum. QUANTIFY VALUE: There are 20 cards featuring 40 feelings--such a deal at just $112.99! NOTABLE AUTHORS OR CONTRIBUTORS TO PROJECT. Todd Parr is a star children's author with strong book sales and fan base. RELEVANT SALES COMPARISONS OR SALES INFO. Todd Parr has sold over 2 million copies of his books. Top-selling Todd Parr titles: It's OK to Be Different by Todd Parr / Little, Brown Young Readers/ May 2004 / $9.99 / 9780316155625 / BookScan: 57,115 The Family Book by Todd Parr / Little, Brown Young Readers / October 2003 / $15.99 / 9780316738965 / BookScan: 46,820 The Mommy Book by Todd Parr / Little, Brown Young Readers / April 2002 / $15.99 / 9780316608275 / BookScan: 43,423

I love you when you give me kisses.I love you when you need hugs...Most of all, I love you just the way you are.In his newest picture book, Todd Parr explores the meaning of unconditional love in a heartfelt, playful way. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond, this book has a paper over board cover and features a heart-shaped die-cut on the front and eye-catching silver foil. Parents and caregivers are sure to be inspired by Todd's vibrant illustrations and tender sentiments, and will enjoy sharing this very special book with the little ones they love.

I take care of the earth because I know I can do little things every day to make a BIG difference...'With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing a circular die-cut on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.Best of all, the book includes an interior gatefold with a poster with tips/reminders on how kids can 'go green' everyday. Equally whimsical and heartfelt, this sweet homage to our beautiful planet is sure to inspire readers of all ages to do their part in keeping the Earth happy and healthy.

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!Reading Makes You Feel Good will inspire and encourage young children to delight in the joyful, rewarding experience of reading. With Todd Parr's trademark bright, bold pictures and silly scenes, kids will learn that reading isn't something that just happens at school or at home-it can happen anywhere! Todd shows us all the fun ways we can read- from in the library and in bed to in the bathtub and 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. Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, Reading Makes You Feel Good is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

The Daddy Book celebrates all different kinds of dads and highlights the many reasons they are so special. Whether your dad walks you to school or walks you to the bus, whether he wears suits or two different socks, whether he has a lot of hair or a little, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of daddy you have, every father is special in his own unique way. With his trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes, kids will learn that while no two dads are exactly alike, 'all daddies love to hug and kiss you', and that is what is so special about them! Perfect for young children just beginning to read

Todd Parr celebrates grandmothers and all the different varieties they come in. Parr's messages are funny and reassuring, making this the perfect book for celebrating grandmothers every day. With Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, children will be inspired to appreciate their grandmothers and all the things they do. The Grandma Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

Todd Parr celebrates grandfathers and all the different varieties they come in. Parr's messages are funny and reassuring, making this the perfect book for celebrating grandfathers every day. With Parr's trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes, children will be inspired to appreciate their grandmothers and all the things they do. The Grandpa Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

The Mommy Book celebrates all different kinds of moms and highlights the many reasons they are so special. Whether your mom goes fishing or goes shopping, whether she works at home or in a big building, whether she has short hair or big hair, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of mother you have, every mother is special in her own unique way. With his trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes, Todd Parr explains that while no two mothers are alike, 'all mothers want you to be who you are!

Sometimes I'm scared of dogsI'm not scared when they give me kissesSometimes I'm scared I will make a mistakeI'm not scared when I know I tried my bestWith his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores the subject of all things scary and assures readers that all of us are afraid sometimes

I am thankful for music because it makes me want to dance. I am thankful for my feet because they help me run and play. I am thankful for kisses because they make me feel loved. Todd Parr's bestselling books have celebrated Valentine's Day, Earth Day, and Halloween, teaching kids about unconditional love, respecting the earth, and facing fears, all with his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity. Now, just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, The Thankful Book celebrates all the little things children can give thanks for. From everyday activities like reading and bathtime to big family meals together and special alone time between parent and child, Todd inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments. The perfect book to treasure and share, around the holidays and throughout the year.

A surprising and silly book about underwear, The Underwear Book, features such wisdom as "DO wear fancy underwear under your dress," and "DON'T hang upside down on the monkey bars." Illustrated with Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes!

Some daddies sing in the showerSome daddies wear two different socksAll daddies want you to be who you are!With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates all different kinds of fathers. Whether daddies work far away or at home, or have a lot of hair or just a little hair, they are all lots of fun and filled with love.For the first time in board book format, this is the perfect book for celebrating daddies on Father's Day, and all year round.

Some mommies sing you songs.Some mommies read you stories.All mommies want you to be who you are!With his trademark childlike art, Todd Parr celebrates all different kinds of mothers. Whether mommies work far away or at home, cook or order pizza, they are all lots of fun and filled with love.For the first time in board book format, this is the perfect book for celebrating mommies on Mother's Day, and all year round.