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Reading Makes You Feel Good
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.
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.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2005
12 people are currently reading
306 people want to read
About the author
Todd Parr
104 books262 followersTodd 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.
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.
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May 3, 2021
Reflections and lessons learned:
“Be who you are! Do your best everyday...”
Inspired by a moment with a teenage stranger in a queue earlier in the week as to why he didn’t want to ever touch Shakespeare books again in his life... myself and another parent tried to convince him differently that they might be books that he’ll have a need to go back to when he least expects (power of the subconscious mentioned) but sometimes it’s not always that easy to see...
“Curl up with someone special and read a book - you’ll feel really good” - thanks Todd - you are not wrong...
“Be who you are! Do your best everyday...”
Inspired by a moment with a teenage stranger in a queue earlier in the week as to why he didn’t want to ever touch Shakespeare books again in his life... myself and another parent tried to convince him differently that they might be books that he’ll have a need to go back to when he least expects (power of the subconscious mentioned) but sometimes it’s not always that easy to see...
“Curl up with someone special and read a book - you’ll feel really good” - thanks Todd - you are not wrong...
January 28, 2018
I love Todd Parr. I love reading. So really, this book just couldn’t miss for me. Bright, fun, simple but not simplistic, and Parr’s books always have a message that I want kids to hear.
October 7, 2019
Reading is good for you. I love it! 📚📙📖🔖🏷
August 21, 2022
I read this book to Julianna today and we both loved it. She gives it 5 stars. Great book/pictures; this author Great for children! Funny cute and great themes. Next time I will have her try to read it to me. :-)
February 20, 2018
Todd Parr is usually pretty hit-or-miss for me, so I was surprised to find that this one was pretty much right in the middle. I liked it, but I didn't love it. His books are always simple, and this had the same fun illustrations, but I found it hard to read aloud. It just didn't...flow for me. And that happens sometimes. Still, it worked out fine for storytime. I probably won't use it again, though, unless I have reeeeeeally little ones.
July 12, 2018
I suppose I oughtn't to be too much of a grinch, because this book is reasonably well put together. However, the genre always annoys me. Children don't learn to love books, because adults tell them it's good for them. They learn to love books by being exposed to a wide variety of excellent books. Let's stop lecturing kids about how important it is to read and focus on reading them great books.
February 10, 2017
I'd like to like this book more than I do. It has a sentiment I love right there in the title. It has a really cute style. I love the thick outlines on the art and the simplicity of the illustrations. DD7 and DD5 seem to enjoy it and bring it over to be read at bedtime quite frequently. DD7 likes to read the words in the illustrations, and there are quite a lot of them. It's rather fun for all of us; DS5 even sounds out some of them. The author even encourages the kids to read them in a letter to them at the end of the book.
Why the low rating? There is one thing I have a problem with, and for me it is a big problem. One page says something about a brave princess, then the illustration has her trapped in a tower calling for help with a roaring dragon facing her. I don't feel this is the embodiment of bravery. Some of you might not mind that and that's your choice. I am trying hard to raise my children to not see being female as something weak. It's hard when there is so much subtle reinforcement weak or silly stereotypes. This book even falls into the trap. He uses the word brave, but the image is of the princess trapped and calling for help. She could have been facing the dragon with a sword and shield, or climbing a cliff to escape the dragon or even hiding in a tree and tossing an apple to the dragon. Anything but sitting there calling for someone else to save her.
I'm not a hardcore feminist but I feel that no good can come from teaching girls that they need a male to save them. I also refuse to give a pass to something because it is 'just' for kids. We all recognize the influence that children's media has on them. There is no place that the message matters more.
Why the low rating? There is one thing I have a problem with, and for me it is a big problem. One page says something about a brave princess, then the illustration has her trapped in a tower calling for help with a roaring dragon facing her. I don't feel this is the embodiment of bravery. Some of you might not mind that and that's your choice. I am trying hard to raise my children to not see being female as something weak. It's hard when there is so much subtle reinforcement weak or silly stereotypes. This book even falls into the trap. He uses the word brave, but the image is of the princess trapped and calling for help. She could have been facing the dragon with a sword and shield, or climbing a cliff to escape the dragon or even hiding in a tree and tossing an apple to the dragon. Anything but sitting there calling for someone else to save her.
I'm not a hardcore feminist but I feel that no good can come from teaching girls that they need a male to save them. I also refuse to give a pass to something because it is 'just' for kids. We all recognize the influence that children's media has on them. There is no place that the message matters more.
March 26, 2021
Reading Makes You Feel Good shows kids the value in reading as each page showcases the rewarding experiences that come from reading! From reading a recipe, signs on the road and learning how to take care of your pet - reading is all around us!
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I love sharing this book with kids and watching them interact with the bright and bold pages. Todd Parr books always promote positivity and has a simple and effective way of providing an important message to children of many ages. This story highlights the importance of reading for kids as they can see the endless opportunities that reading brings as they turn each page of this book.
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I love sharing this book with kids and watching them interact with the bright and bold pages. Todd Parr books always promote positivity and has a simple and effective way of providing an important message to children of many ages. This story highlights the importance of reading for kids as they can see the endless opportunities that reading brings as they turn each page of this book.
March 29, 2021
I normally really love Todd Parr and own many of his books. This one just doesn't flow. But the main reason I'm not really a fan is because I think there is a microaggression against women. There's a page that says something along the lines of "reading helps you learn about brave princesses" but the picture is a princess trapped in a tower saying, "Help me!" I suppose one could maybe make the case that asking for help is brave? But I sort of bristled each time I saw it and ultimately ended up donating my copy.
July 9, 2021
READING MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
Written and illustrated by Todd Parr
Narrated by Caroline Turner Cole
Hachette Audio/Wonderbook, 2019
Parr's inimitable humorous style is in evidence in this book about the joys of reading. Cole reads at a brisk pace and the page turn signals come much too quickly, making the whole thing seem very rushed. Too bad, as there’s lots to look at on each page and lots for kids to try reading for themselves. Stick with the print book and read it aloud to your favorite kiddo.
Written and illustrated by Todd Parr
Narrated by Caroline Turner Cole
Hachette Audio/Wonderbook, 2019
Parr's inimitable humorous style is in evidence in this book about the joys of reading. Cole reads at a brisk pace and the page turn signals come much too quickly, making the whole thing seem very rushed. Too bad, as there’s lots to look at on each page and lots for kids to try reading for themselves. Stick with the print book and read it aloud to your favorite kiddo.
March 27, 2018
"Reading Makes You Feel Good" is a book that explores the importance (and FUN!) of reading. I use this book at the beginning of the year in my classroom as an introduction to our classroom book signs. I keep signs in our room where students can share what they are currently reading and what the children's book that I am always reading. Even though the book looks like it is very juvenile, I use these books for my second and third grade classroom.
September 1, 2017
I would recommend this book for ages 4-8. Reading Makes You Feel Good is about how reading allows you to imagine improbable things, which makes you feel good. It has themes of imagination and excitement.
June 7, 2018
Todd Parr’s book is full of reasons why reading makes you feel good. Reasons are listed, with a repeated line of you can read anywhere. It would be a good prompt for students to write about their favorite school subject and why.
December 5, 2019
I thought the artwork was unimpressive and seems like it could be done on the computer with a mouse but that the story had a good moral. This book is about the pleasures of reading and how it can be done anywhere anytime with anyone.
July 5, 2021
Parr brings reading to life. The text and brightly colored illustrations offer young readers a chance to explore and celebrate what they can do. Love the challenge at the end to go back and see how many of the words in the pictures they can read.
August 20, 2021
It was OK, it didn't give me the FUN feeling of "feeling good" as it said in the book.
Colorful, but a lot going on on every page. Storyline could have been better. Overall not horrible, but not like WOOOW either.
Colorful, but a lot going on on every page. Storyline could have been better. Overall not horrible, but not like WOOOW either.
May 22, 2023
This is a very simple, brightly illustrated book and the title says it all! You can make new friends, go on adventures, pretend you are all kinds of characters, learn how to make things, etc. etc. I couldn't agree more, "Reading Makes You Feel Good."
December 20, 2024
I love reading books by Todd to my little ones. The images are always unique and the story message is always clear. Anytime I see a book by Todd, I automatically grab it hehe. And this book also helps with my 6-year-old's reading journey.
July 18, 2025
Can't wait to read this one to my kindergartens in library class!
With bright & high contrast illustrations, and a small amount of text, this makes for a great read-aloud for young readers.
A great jumping off point to talk about how amazing reading is, and how much reading can do!
With bright & high contrast illustrations, and a small amount of text, this makes for a great read-aloud for young readers.
A great jumping off point to talk about how amazing reading is, and how much reading can do!
August 18, 2017
Great book!
November 20, 2017
reading, feel, good, learn, imagine
May 9, 2018
One of my favorites of Parr's books.
October 4, 2018
A book that explains in detail the various reasons and advantages for reading a book.
November 27, 2018
4.5 stars
January 9, 2019
Read this one to the first graders--we loved the pictures--and showed other Todd Parr books as well-most were checked out.
January 29, 2019
3,5/4 ⭐
As ilustrações são lindas. Muito coloridas, super atraentes para crianças pequenas.
As ilustrações são lindas. Muito coloridas, super atraentes para crianças pequenas.
November 14, 2019
8 min, 6 yo
This was a nice book that gave us a lot to talk about. My daughter enjoyed the drawings.
This was a nice book that gave us a lot to talk about. My daughter enjoyed the drawings.
April 21, 2020
Key words: Reading, adventures, and learning new things.
October 21, 2021
READ, PRINT AWARENESS
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