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Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph

mehsi's review

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5.0

A cute book about being different and how you shouldn't feel sad about it but embrace it!

I was absolutely delighted that one of my libraries added this book to their collection, I have been meaning to read it for some time.

It is a book about a dog-filled world, everyone is the same... or are they? We quickly see that there is one little dog that is totally different from everyone, she is wearing bright colours (and depending on the season various accessories (like a swim ring in summer)). She doesn't feel all too happy about her life in this world and decides to travel!

I could imagine that she may want to go away from it all. She got rejected from various things she wanted to do because she didn't conform to the way everyone else dressed. She felt out of place because she was the only one daring to be different.

I loved to see her travel, I was wondering if she would find her place, or if something would happen which would make her turn around.

The end was terrific, I was so happy for our little MC, plus the book really send a positive (and needed) message to the world. Don't be afraid to be different! Be who you want to be!

The book is delightfully illustrated. It took me a bit longer to read because I was just looking at the illustrations and find all the little details in them. Plus the colours! So pretty!

I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

elnaann1313's review

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4.0

From conformity to acceptance of unique difference a dog discovers what it means to fit in. The whimsical illustration by the author complements the text nicely. Highly recommended.

epatrickmaddox's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lampje's review

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adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Lovely. Give this to your local neurodivergent kid. 

merricats_cuppa_tea's review

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5.0

This I think has been my favorite so far. I’ve always been an “odd dog out” myself and it was just lovely to see this especially portrayed with Dachshunds. Haha my favorite breed.

littleelfman's review

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5.0

Simply Wonderful!

ashleyaewert's review

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5.0

It's okay to be different if it means being who you are! Sometimes you might even inspire someone else to embrace their differences as well!

lirosaure's review

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4.0

Me, pointing at this she-dog wearing a rainbow scarf: lesbian!

This picture book is a really good one, I gave it four stars because of the art which is just magnificient and aesthetically, geometrycally pleasing. The story deals with being/feeling different and "abnormal" in a modern society, and although this topic has been already adressed numerous times in children's books, I felt this one was different and went further.

saloakley's review against another edition

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funny inspiring medium-paced

4.0

A cute story about being who you are while also involving dog, can’t be beat.