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nmfolkman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
4.0
This book is about being happy with yourself and not worrying about what others think-- it works out well for everyone!
anniejaneb's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, but the ending was disappointing. Kids should be taught to do what’s right, not what makes them happy.
I know it’s not meant to be taken so seriously, but I cringed when I read the last page.
I know it’s not meant to be taken so seriously, but I cringed when I read the last page.
racham1123's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
Cute, colorful. Love the use of color with the text while telling the story.
The illustrations have a cut and collage style about them that stands out, especially with the more colorful feathers.
The story itself is about a flock of colorful birds who are more interested in looks than character. It's hot out but none of the birds will get in the watering hole because it might ruin their beautiful feathers. They make Oddbird feel out of place with his grey feathers and bully him out of the watering hole. But, Oddbird comes back and tricks them with colorful feathers his found in the jungle. (Not entirely sure why they didn't recognize Oddbird underneath the feathers but I'll chalk it up to the fact that it's a children's book/ they were so self obsessed with colorful/beautiful feathers that they were blinded to see much else)🤷🏻♀️. In the end though, the birds realize who Oddbird is and see how happy he is being himself and realizes that they too can be happy if they are less materialistic.
It's a cute story. It has a nice message at the end. This particular edition, I also noticed, comes with a colorful Oddbird at the back of the book and I found that fun as well.
Also, I read the authors note and it made me laugh out loud, because his "ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her favorite things." 😂
The illustrations have a cut and collage style about them that stands out, especially with the more colorful feathers.
The story itself is about a flock of colorful birds who are more interested in looks than character. It's hot out but none of the birds will get in the watering hole because it might ruin their beautiful feathers. They make Oddbird feel out of place with his grey feathers and bully him out of the watering hole. But, Oddbird comes back and tricks them with colorful feathers his found in the jungle. (Not entirely sure why they didn't recognize Oddbird underneath the feathers but I'll chalk it up to the fact that it's a children's book/ they were so self obsessed with colorful/beautiful feathers that they were blinded to see much else)🤷🏻♀️. In the end though, the birds realize who Oddbird is and see how happy he is being himself and realizes that they too can be happy if they are less materialistic.
It's a cute story. It has a nice message at the end. This particular edition, I also noticed, comes with a colorful Oddbird at the back of the book and I found that fun as well.
Also, I read the authors note and it made me laugh out loud, because his "ultimate goal in life is to meet Oprah and become one of her favorite things." 😂
yuenying's review against another edition
2.0
Loved the pictures. Wish it wasn't just another story of folks being jerks to someone different, but without any meaningful resolution - oh look they aren't jerks anymore.
elizpeace's review against another edition
4.0
Colors were vibrant, and it was a good lesson on realizing that you don't need to conform to other's opinions to be yourself and FEEL good about yourself.
thoroughlymodernreviewer's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.5
Really liked the artwork, but the story itself was a little hit or miss for me. A very familiar retread of finding your inner beauty when the world around you tries to tear you down, but I’m not entirely sure the message is discernible among the book’s more eccentric qualities. A cute, fun read nonetheless. But not a particularly memorable one.