More than a few picture book authors and illustrators have left enough of an impression on us that we own or at least have read several of their books.
But Todd Parr may top them all. While his writing and drawings are as simple as they get, his pages pop with color, the images on them are silly, and the books include unique notes signed "Love, Todd." He's been a favorite here for most of Levynn's five years.
So when we discovered, just yesterday, that he would be making an appearance at the downtown Nordstrom today, we made a point to be there.
Much to our surprise, it was so low-key that we walked right past the children's department where he was sitting as we went to ask where he was. Only a few people were around him and none presently in his company when we approached his table and met him. He signed the two books of his that we own, one each for Levynn and Lincoln, and chatted with us a little. Then Mom secretly bought two shirts from his new kids clothing line - yes, that's the real reason he was there - for some early Christmas shopping.
How Cool!!! slow shopping in the August heat and slow economy---neat you could spend some time with suchg a creative person!
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