Todd Tarpley – författare

It was only a matter of time. When two holidays are this close together, there are bound to be a few...disagreements. Now two sneaky rivals, Leprechaun and Easter Bunny, must battle over the perfect hill for hiding a pot of gold or an Easter egg, and no one is backing down. Whose holiday will reign supreme? Find out in this rowdy, rhyming celebration of Easter and St. Patrick's Day!

Into the world came ten tiny toes,a hundred times sweeter than one could suppose....Ten Tiny Toes is a celebration of the tremendous joy of a new baby entering the world. Sweet rhyming text follows the unbreakable bond of love that guides a child throughout each big "step" in his or her life. From little toes you want to eat right up to bigger feet that like to run around and play, and eventually to grown children raising little ones of their own, each page gives readers a heartfelt glimpse into the future or down memory lane. A perfect way for parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to celebrate new babies, growing toddlers, and children who aren't quite so little anymore. Beloved illustrator Marc Brown's adorable collage illustrations bring Todd Tarpley's sweet rhyming text to life in this book that's the perfect gift for baby showers, graduation, Mother's and Father's Day, and anyone eager to celebrate all the wonderful moments in their child's life.

Thanksgiving and Christmas battle to see which holiday will rule the most wonderful time of the year in this rollicking follow-up to Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny. It's Thanksgiving Day, Turkey's moment in the spotlight-but Santa's already putting up Christmas lights! As these two grouchy rivals vie for space on the calendar, everything is fair game for sabotage: Turkey's parade balloons, Santa's sleigh...not even poor Rudolph is safe. Find out who will win the holiday turf war in this laugh-out-loud rhyming celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Valentine's Day and Groundhog Day battle for holiday supremacy in this laugh-out-loud companion to Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny and Turkey vs. Santa!A self-important groundhog is excited for the big day when his shadow (or lack thereof) will decide if winter is over. But he finds himself overlooked as people stock up on candy hearts, write romantic couplets, and hope to be struck by Cupid's arrow! Meanwhile, Cupid himself spreads love and joy, oblivious to the groundhog's frustration. Can the two holiday icons learn to share the spotlight? Or will their battle for people's hearts get out of control? Find out in this silly celebration of two kid-favorite holidays: Groundhog Day and Valentine's Day!Read all the books in the Festive Feuds series:Leprechaun vs. Easter BunnyTurkey vs. Santa​Vampire vs. the BeachGroundhog vs. Cupid

A group of Halloween monsters take over summer vacation with their spooky beach antics, creating a "summerween" for the books-perfect for fans of Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny and Turkey vs. Santa!A vampire and his monster friends are excited to have some fun in the sun-but they're thwarted by beachgoers who insist that Halloween belongs in the fall! The spooky friends do their best to turn everyone's summer festivities into a monster mash, but the feuding between fans of Halloween and fans of summertime soon reaches a boiling point. Can the groups find a way to have double the fun? A Summerween party might be the perfect solution!

Trucks need a time-out in this rhyming board book about grumpiness and dealing with big emotions.Whirr! Whomp! Grind! Chomp! Three toy trucks have big plans for their day at the playground: digging and lifting, building and shifting. But then they start to get tired...and hot...and hungry.... They're GRUMPY! When they throw a total truck tantrum, will anyone be able to calm them down?Kids (and parents) may just recognize themselves in this entertaining take on getting grouchy, and getting over it. The lighthearted, rhythmic text will have young readers chanting along, and the bright and buoyant illustrations of the trucks' looming meltdown will keep them giggling!

Learn how to plant a tree and help clean the air with the Lorax--Dr. Seuss's beloved icon of Environmentalism--in this rhymed early reader!The Lorax "speaks for the trees," and in this simple, rhymed Step 2 Step into Reading Book (printed on recycled paper), he explains how trees help clean the air we breathe--and how kids can plant their own!  A perfect choice for Earth Day, Arbor Day, or ANY day you want to empowering young children with a "Go Green" message--and get them excited about reading!Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Join the Lorax and learn about beaches in this lift-the-flap board book for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans--perfect for encouraging a love of nature and printed on recycled paper!The Lorax shares his love of animals and the environment in this sturdy board book about the importance of taking care of our beaches. Written in rhymed verse and with flaps to lift that uncover simple facts about gulls, hermit crabs, shells, and other beach elements, it's both a fun read and an educational tool for toddlers and preschoolers. Also look for Let's Go to the Garden! With Dr. Seuss's Lorax!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!“Some weather’s so odd that you’d swear it can’t be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me!” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel the planet—and beyond—to learn about oddball weather events like:diamond rainball lightingsnow donutsand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wacky Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New CentOh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For YouSuper-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal FactsOh, the Pets You Can Get

Love is the patterof ten little toesas the first lightof day trickles in. Follow parents, grandparents, and a wide array of kids throughout all the seasons as they learn about the meaning of love. Love can be the way your smile starts to curve when a giggle is about to begin, a puddle with you in the middle, a story read with a flashlight, or a morning that bursts into color. This is a sweet and reassuring story that resonates with kids and adults. Author Todd Tarpley's joyful celebration of everyday expressions of love is matched perfectly by Leu's cozy, inviting art.