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 colors 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, The Daddy Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, promote character growth, and strengthen family relationships.

This is how the story begins, it was a Wednesday night and I went to a dance every Wednesday night at the P.S. Pavilion; a nice big dance hall like the big ones we had in Chicago, with the big bands. I felt like I was about 18 years old and I danced every dance. I had a few drinks and I left the dance about 11 :00 P.M. I got to bed about 11:45 p.m. I woke up about 5 a.m the next morning. I couldn't breathe, I was having a tough time breathing; so I called 911. I knew I was in some kind of trouble so I took my pajamas off, put on shorts and with that I put my medicare card and blue cross/blue shield card, and my driver's license in my pocket I waited out side. It seemed like an hour but it was probably only a few minutes, before the fire dept arrived with their wagon. I was standing in the driveway, waiting for them to arrive. I said, "I'm having a hard time breathing would you please give me some oxygen." They kept asking, what's your name, . . .where do you live? I kept asking them to please give me some oxygen. I was having a tough time breathing.

Warning: this collection contains 8 taboo age gap stories featuring young women and their stepfathers! Includes Caught by Daddy; Claimed by Daddy; Daddy’s Princess; Daddy’s Public Claim; Daddy, It’s Wet Outside; Daddy’s Cherry; Claimed by Daddy and His Best Friend; and Daddy Shows Me How It’s Done. Caught by Daddy As he studies my black thong, I squirm, but not in an entirely unpleasant way. I would be lying if I said I never had a naughty fantasy starring my stepfather. He’s the textbook definition of dreamy with his deep blue eyes, chiseled jawline, and lush dark brown hair with a hint of distinguished gray. Obviously, I stomped down my attraction because he was married to Mom, my stepdad, and twice my age. He tugs at the edge of my thong. Some twisted part of me wants to see what he does next. WORD COUNT: 2,800 Claimed by Daddy Despite my annoyance, I’m acutely aware of my stepfather’s scent. Soap and lemon. And I’m aware of how warm his hands are on my skin. I look at him, at his hazel eyes and his sexily messy brown hair and the stubble on his handsome face. Christ, I was never this attracted to Chad. I enjoyed his touch, but his mere presence never made my heart race and never left me just the littlest bit breathless. Stealing my breath away, my stepfather kisses me. I moan into his mouth, letting his tongue in, letting him devour me. He pushes me up against the wall, holding my hips possessively. WORD COUNT: 2,200 Daddy’s Princess He sits next to me on the bed. My pulse races when I notice how little distance there is between our bodies. I breathe in my stepfather’s scent. He smells like persimmons, the national fruit of Estren. “You dare to insult the king again?” he asks in a quiet voice, tugging at the hem of my dress. I shudder as I’m caught by another involuntary wave of lust. “I’m merely stating the truth, your highness.” A squeak escapes my lips when he bends me over his lap. WORD COUNT: 2,500 Daddy’s Public Claim At my stepfather’s touch, dumb butterflies flutter around in my body. Despite my best efforts not to, I’ve noticed how handsome my stepdad is. Messy dark brown hair, mesmerizing hazel eyes, a jawline you could cut stone on. In addition to having ridiculously good looks, he’s also smart and rich; he’s sold apps to both Google and Apple for obscene amounts of money. I questioned my mom’s sanity when she divorced him. But secretly, a not-so-small part of me was thrilled by the divorce because it meant that I would be alone with my stepdad in his big white house. Not that I would ever go after Mom’s ex-husband because how f**ked up would that be? Then again, she did go after my boyfriend… WORD COUNT: 2,100 Daddy, It’s Wet Outside When I’m on his doorstep, I let out a breath. Is Daddy even going to let me come inside? To be honest, I wouldn’t totally blame him if he left me out in the pouring rain. I did break his heart and haven’t talked to him for the last two years. But I’m going to have him forgive me. Eventually, without fail, Daddy always gives me what I want. WORD COUNT: 2,000 And more!

What makes a best friend? Illustrations and brief text describe how best friends treat each other in this bold and quirky book. Full color.

"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 Earth 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.

Saying 'I Love You' in sign language feels good. Having a ladybug land on your hand feels good. Making a new friend feels good. Todd Parr celebrates all the feel-good things that tickle kids and adults alike, from rubbing noses and rubbing a dog's belly, to giving a great big hug, and seeing fireflies outside your window. With Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, children will be inspired to feel good about things they do every day. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate the range emotions that make them feel good.

Playing on the phrase, The author and you, a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this series assists teachers and teacher-librarians in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. Through family photos, reminiscences, anecdotes and stories, Toni Buzzeo relates her lifelong preparation to become a writer. The book features wonderful insights into the creation of her picture books for children and interesting creative lesson activities to use with students. The series focuses primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6), featuring insights into the author's background, purposes and goals in writing books. By furnishing an overview of the author's works, the books in the series give teachers the big picture. Each book features personal information about the author, including insights into why this author has chosen to write in a specific genre plus lesson plans and/or activities for each of the author's books featured. These lessons will stress the particular interest of the author and the author and you (the teacher) will build a collaborative instructional relationship using the material provided. Each book is written by the featured author or in close collaboration with the author. Using family photographs, reminiscences, anecdotes and stories, Toni Buzzeo relates her lifelong preparation to become a writer. The book features wonderful insights into the creation of her picture books for children and interesting creative lesson activities to use with students. Grades K-6.