{"product_id":"9781596435575","title":"Odd Duck","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOdd Duck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cecil Castellucci\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheodora is a perfectly normal duck. She may swim with a teacup balanced on her head and stay north when the rest of the ducks fly south for the winter, but there's nothing so odd about that. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChad, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut who exactly is the odd duck here? Theodora may not like the answer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSara Varon (\u003ci\u003eRobot Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e) teams up with Cecil Castellucci (\u003ci\u003eGrandma's Gloves\u003c\/i\u003e) for a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming examination of the perils and pleasures of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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!).\" —\u003ci\u003eBoing Boing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This clever celebration of individuality delights.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Varon's gentle art and Castellucci's nuanced writing combine in a sweet, quiet tale that celebrates the joys of being unique.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2013), Long-listed Boing Boing Gift Guide (2013), Maryland Blue Crab YR Award Master List (2014), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2014), Nominated Eisner Award Nominee (2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781596435575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40594031182030,"sku":"9781596435575","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a908430d-21b1-4e63-bb7f-cbf0f93d7740.jpg?v=1637799347","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781596435575","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}