Parents & Educators

Why we wrote this series

Gifted kids often move faster, feel bigger, and ask more questions than the world around them is ready for. That can be wonderful — and lonely.

Parker's Big Ideas gives those kids a hero who thinks like they do, and gives every child a funny, warm story about effort, creativity, family, and being yourself.

Meet the Authors

Passion Studivant and Parker Studivant are the mother-and-son team behind Parker's Big Ideas.

The series grew from conversations about learning, friendship, big feelings, and what it's like to be a kid with a busy mind. Parker contributes ideas, humor, and his own perspective, while Passion helps shape them into stories they can share with other families.

Together, they hope to help children stay curious, speak up for themselves, learn from mistakes, and feel proud of who they are—with plenty of laughter along the way.

Why Parker's stories matter

Some kids think fast, feel deeply, and have more ideas than they know what to do with. Parker's stories offer a familiar, joyful way to talk about challenge, mistakes, friendship, and finding your voice.

These books are written with gifted learners in mind, but every child is welcome in Parker's world.

Make the most of storytime

Read together, ask what Parker might be feeling, and invite your child to imagine a different solution. There's no perfect answer — and that's part of the fun.

Bring Parker into the classroom

Use Parker's adventures to start conversations about creativity, persistence, teamwork, and self-advocacy.

Readings, visits & events

Interested in a reading, school visit, classroom event, or community gathering? Tell us about your event and we'll follow up.

For grown-ups. Kids, ask a parent to contact us!