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307th out of 751 books
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The Okay Book
by
Todd Parr
In illustrations and audio, Parr enumerates a number of different things that are okay, such as "It's okay to be short" and "It's okay to dream big". Full color.
Hardcover, 24 pages
Published
February 21st 2011
by Little, Brown Young Readers
(first published 1999)
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The kids love this simple "It's okay to..." book. However, I am of the opinion that it is not okay to put a fish in your hair. Judgmental mommy.
The Okay Book by Todd Parr is a book about many things that are okay, including differences such as being short or dreaming big.
Parr's unique, bright illustrations should appeal to young children and those who like simple and silly pictures. My favorite images are freckles, from different places, share, new things, different color, and dream big.
Parr looks at issues like tolerance, differences, individuality, uniqueness, and inclusion in a simple, understandable way, along with some silly pictur...more
Parr's unique, bright illustrations should appeal to young children and those who like simple and silly pictures. My favorite images are freckles, from different places, share, new things, different color, and dream big.
Parr looks at issues like tolerance, differences, individuality, uniqueness, and inclusion in a simple, understandable way, along with some silly pictur...more
Todd Parr is popular in our house, and we like this book a lot. Different kinds of people, and those differences are okay.
It bothers me a little that it ends with the goofiness of being okay to wear a fish in your hair, because first, that is not okay, and second, I feel it takes away from the actual examples of ways that people are different. Yes, I know I'm reading way too much into a board book for babies. But hey, I'm the one who actually has to read it!
It bothers me a little that it ends with the goofiness of being okay to wear a fish in your hair, because first, that is not okay, and second, I feel it takes away from the actual examples of ways that people are different. Yes, I know I'm reading way too much into a board book for babies. But hey, I'm the one who actually has to read it!
Parr’s books are well known for their vibrant style and easy-to-read text. This particular story works well when paired with any of the aforementioned books or one of Parr’s other popular works on families and parents such as, The Family Book, The Mom Book, or The Dad Book. Specifically, none of the images are messages directly address the issues of family type or issues of gender or sexuality as in the other recommended titles in this list. However, it expands and introduces a young child to ot...more
It really is okay to be who you are and look how you look. This book is a nice forerunner to the Seussian books that teach the same concepts more appropriate for older audiences.
Bright pictures, fun themes. Liked it. It's ok to wear a fish in your hair. Message: it's ok to be different from other people.
We love this inclusive, sweet, and silly book. Perfect as a board book so we can teach tolerance young...
Nice little easy read. Simple text. Good for beginners. Nice Story line- acceptance.
I bought this as a board book and it quickly became one of Sophie's favorites.
This is currently my favorite book. At least, judging from the number of times I've read it recently. Good thing I got that literature degree.
In all seriousness, this is a great board book. Just the right length, and lots of fun. Bean absolutely loves it, and has since she was four months old. It stops her in mid-cry. And hey, who can't love a book that says it's okay to put a fish in your hair??
In all seriousness, this is a great board book. Just the right length, and lots of fun. Bean absolutely loves it, and has since she was four months old. It stops her in mid-cry. And hey, who can't love a book that says it's okay to put a fish in your hair??
i didn't read any of his books as a child, only as an adult. i think they're pretty dynamic and really important.
Insipid. Terrible art.
my kids love this book.
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