ODD DUCK - Hardcover

"This is a beautiful parable about eccentricity, friendship, self-awareness, the majesty of the night sky, and the benefits of balancing a cup of tea on your head (for posture!)." --Boing Boing"This clever celebration of individuality delights." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Warm and with solid insight into the nature of quirk, this title will amuse most readers, and it may be a welcome balm for those who feel a bit different." --School Library Journal, starred review"Varon's gentle art and Castellucci's nuanced writing combine in a sweet, quiet tale that celebrates the joys of being unique." --Booklist"A lively friendship story that shows it's more fun to be different than "normal," and most fun of all to be different with a buddy." --The Horn Book"Middle-graders on the verge of dog-eat-dog adolescence may find the idea of oddball pals sticking together a bolstering and affirmative one; the quirky tale may also serve as a nice prompt for a class discussion of friendship or idiosyncratic behavior." --BCCB "Varon's gentle art and Castellucci's nuanced writing combine in a sweet, quiet tale that celebrates the joys of being unique." --Booklist"* This clever celebration of individuality delights." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review"A lively friendship story that shows it's more fun to be different than "normal," and most fun of all to be different with a buddy." --The Horn Book"* Warm and with solid insight into the nature of quirk, this title will amuse most readers, and it may be a welcome balm for those who feel a bit different." --School Library Journal, starred review"Middle-graders on the verge of dog-eat-dog adolescence may find the idea of oddball pals sticking together a bolstering and affirmative one; the quirky tale may also serve as a nice prompt for a class discussion of friendship or idiosyncratic behavior." --BCCB Varon's gentle art and Castellucci's nuanced writing combine in a sweet, quiet tale that celebrates the joys of being unique. "Booklist" * This clever celebration of individuality delights. "Kirkus Reviews, starred review" A lively friendship story that shows it's more fun to be different than "normal," and most fun of all to be different with a buddy. "The Horn Book" * Warm and with solid insight into the nature of quirk, this title will amuse most readers, and it may be a welcome balm for those who feel a bit different. "School Library Journal, starred review" Middle-graders on the verge of dog-eat-dog adolescence may find the idea of oddball pals sticking together a bolstering and affirmative one; the quirky tale may also serve as a nice prompt for a class discussion of friendship or idiosyncratic behavior. "BCCB"" "Varon's gentle art and Castellucci's nuanced writing combine in a sweet, quiet tale that celebrates the joys of being unique." -- "Booklist" * "This clever celebration of individuality delights." -- "Kirkus Reviews," starred review "A lively friendship story that shows it's more fun to be different than "normal," and most fun of all to be different with a buddy." -- "The Horn Book" * "Warm and with solid insight into the nature of quirk, this title will amuse most readers, and it may be a welcome balm for those who feel a bit different." -- "School Library Journal," starred review "Middle-graders on the verge of dog-eat-dog adolescence may find the idea of oddball pals sticking together a bolstering and affirmative one; the quirky tale may also serve as a nice prompt for a class discussion of friendship or idiosyncratic behavior." -- BCCB

Theodora is a perfectly normal duck. Chad, on the other hand, is one strange bird. Theodora quite likes him, but she can't overlook his odd habits. It's a good thing Chad has a normal friend like Theodora to set a good example for him. But who exactly is the odd duck here? Full color.