Children’s Book
Date Published: July 16, 2025
The Soda is a heartwarming picture book for children ages 3–10. This
lively rhyming adventure makes an ideal read-aloud for bedtime, preschool
circles, or family story time.
When grandpa rules are about to be written…
Grampy’s in charge. He might sip a soda in a safari zone… and
then forget to throw it away. One curious rhinoceros just can’t resist a
taste—and that’s when the wild, fizzy fun begins. Expect giggles,
sneezes, and a rhino with a serious case of the burps!
* A playful tale about friendship, curiosity, and saying
“oops”—Grampy’s best moments happen when things go
wrong
* Sweet theme of grandparent-grandchild bonding—featuring Grampy,
Elliott, Lennon, and a very nosy rhino
* Beautifully illustrated with colorful artwork that brings Todd
Cardin’s silly circus of soda chaos to life
Perfect for favorite moments:
* Children learning to love reading
* Parents and grandparents seeking silly stories to share
* Preschool classrooms looking for fun rhyming books with life lessons about
kindness and responsibility
sketch comedy writer who somehow juggles rhyming safari tales and high-octane
stage shows without spilling his coffee. He’s the founder of ETC Theater
and the creative force behind over 30 plays, countless sketches, and one very
chaotic sleepover story starring a rhino and a soda.
When he’s not writing or directing, Todd enjoys pretending to know what
he’s doing, chasing ideas, and occasionally chasing grandchildren. He
also has a television series in development titled *Late Hit”— a
comedy-driven musical drama and is part of Todd’s growing body of work
beyond the stage and page.
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