How Wonderfully Odd!: A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids

by Rory Haltmaier

2022 Royal Dragonfly Award for Best Picture Book, 5 & Younger, 6 & Older 2022 American Book Fest Award for Best Children's Book, Mind/Body/SpiritObie Owl and Bitsy Bat have never met a daytime animal or flown in a sunny blue sky—because they're always asleep during the day! But all that is about to change for these nocturnal buddies...Join Obie and Bitsy on a high-flying adventure as they take on the challenges of a bright and unfamiliar landscape. With the help of some "wonderfully odd" new friends—including an acrobatic squirrel, a sharp-shooting frog, and a gentle giant of a badger—the little night creatures come to understand that what makes us different is also what makes us special.They return home from their rollicking day of exploration sleepy but inspired—with new ideas about self-acceptance, friendship, and the power of kindness.This big-hearted tale is brimming with humor and charm—and is brought to life in dazzling watercolor illustrations by award-winning artist Rory Haltmaier. A great read aloud book to share with babies, toddlers, and children of every age—parents, teachers, early readers, and advanced readers will all be swept away by this heartwarming story!How Wonderfully Odd! is ideal for children ages 1-8 and Pre K-2nd grade. Kids 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Genres: Picture Books

35 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2021

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

How Wonderfully Odd!: A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids by Rory Haltmaier -- This is on kindle unlimited. A sweet book about what makes us all special. Happy Reading!

[Nisaryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully odd!

My kiddo and I loved this story. The illustrations are beautiful, the characters fun, and we learned a lot about different animals and their own odd ways. Odd but wonderfully unique!

[Emily Hempstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice story about making new friends

A longer story but it's worth it, according to my son. We liked the story. The bat and the owl make friends with daytime creatures who are different but friendly.

[Mandi Meek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Owl and a bat make new friends.

Cute story about what makes different creatures unique. This night animal pair meet new friends in the daytime as they explore in the daylight.

[Bridget Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bitsy is Best

Great book!
We recommend it for bedtime.
Good book for showing how to accept differences in others.
Great characters too.

[Melanie Briscoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars! A fun inclusive children’s book!

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t keep my attention.