Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove

Upcoming events:

  • Sat
    01
    Apr
    2023

    DeAnna Rose Farmstead Opening Day Celebration

    2:00 pm13800 Switzer Rd. Overland Park, KS 66221
  • Mon
    03
    Apr
    2023

    Family Concert

    6:00 pm15880 Garden Parkway, Basehor, KS 66007
  • Thu
    06
    Apr
    2023

    MCPL360 ONLINE CONCERT

    10:00 amONLINE

Musician & Author

Cosgrove’s nine family albums have earned critical acclaim and an impressive collection of national parenting awards, including eight Parents’ Choice Awards. Now families can Read-Along & Sing-Along with Mr. Stinky Feet in THREE children’s books based on his beloved songs, Bop Bop Dinosaur, Hark! It’s Harold the Angel, and Sullen Sally.  

Jim Cosgrove has books for grown-up fans too. His first self-published book, Everybody Gets Stinky Feet is a collection of essays written from his years as a parenting columnist for The Kansas City Star.  His talents continue into the true-crime genre as well. To learn more about his non-fiction memoir, Ripple, visit jimcosgroveauthor.com

Rocking The Library!

Celebrate music and reading with Mr. Stinky Feet! Check out this rockin’ music video produced with the Mid-Continent Public Libraries, showcasing what Jim’s live concerts are all about.

 “Jim Cosgrove has captured the hearts and minds of kids and parents all across the country. Kansas City is lucky to call him one of our own.” — Sly James, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

For 25 years, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove has logged more than 4,500 performances in 38 U.S. states and seven countries, including two performances at he The White House Easter Egg Roll. In 2021, his music was streamed more than 2.6 million times on Spotify alone, and his YouTube channel has more than 2.3 million views.

When he isn’t singing or writing for children and families, Cosgrove shares inspiring messages with adult audiences, reminding them that taking a child-like (not childish) approach to life enhances the wonder of Now. He lives near Kansas City with his wife, their two daughters, and a handsome rescued mutt named, Dobby.

Free Printable Coloring Sheets

Simply save the images to your computer and print! Color along to Jim’s music and enjoy some time together. Feel free to share your images on social media.