Growing Up & Facts of Life
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Oddbird
A picture book from Derek Desierto about a bird who doesn't fit in…at first!
It's SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. But they don't want to get wet and ruin their fine feathers.
Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's just…different. The other birds don't want him around. How can he join them?
Oddbird's story is one all readers will relate to, and ultimately celebrate.
It's SO hot outside. All the fancy birds are gathered around the water, wishing they could cool off. But they don't want to get wet and ruin their fine feathers.
Oddbird isn't worried about his feathers; he wants to go for a refreshing dip. But he doesn't fit in. He's not fancy, or colorful. He's just…different. The other birds don't want him around. How can he join them?
Oddbird's story is one all readers will relate to, and ultimately celebrate.
Editorial Reviews
"The messaging of self-acceptance and embracing who you are on the inside is welcome...a strong contribution to picture books celebrating diversity and inclusion." ―Booklist magazine
Readers Top Reviews
Rebecca
A heartwarming book 📕 my 3 year old daughter absolutely loves it, along with myself! Bight, colorful & positive! We love it ❤️
DanielleZoie
I loved the art style and the message. It fell a bit flat for me with the too neat ending and the birds really didn't learn acceptance of others.
ERS
This is such a great book to gift, especially to celebrate Pride! Who doesn’t sometimes feel like an Oddbird?! We love the empowering message (even for our youngest children) to be yourself and to live with joy. When we do, we are our best selves and an inspiration to others. Direct, accessible and with gorgeous collage art.
B. T.
I heard Oddbird read on the FB show "Books by Zoie Seay". It is a delightful story about.... stuff I'm not going to write here because it would give the whole story away. Will say, it is a safe fun story for little kids.
