Lights Out

by Todd Parr, Kitty Richards

On a backyard campout, Todd's friends cannot understand why he will not turn off his flashlight and go to sleep.

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2005

About the author

Todd 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.

Reviews

[Terry]

Kids who are afraid of the dark will find comfort in this story about a boy and his friends. Read the full review at the Reading Tub.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to my two boys last night (4 and 6). It teaches them that it is ok to be afraid of somethings and that everyone is afraid. It started them talking about what they were afraid of and they wanted to know what I was afraid of too. (Cockroaches - Yeck) Another good lesson by Todd Parr that gets kids talking and accepting others!