Books Like Oddly
Families who loved Oddly by Joyce Dunbar often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Oddly by Joyce Dunbar often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child expresses that they do not quite fit in or feels like an odd one out among their peers. It is a gentle, whimsical exploration of identity that uses three unique, nameless creatures to normalize the feeling of being different. The story follows the Lostlet, the Strangelet, and the Oddlet as they wait for someone to claim them, only to discover that they can define themselves through their own friendship. This story is particularly effective for preschoolers and early elementary students who are navigating the social complexities of the playground. By focusing on the bond formed between the creatures and a boy who has run away, the book reinforces that we are never truly lost when we have friends who see us for who we are. It provides a comforting, secular space to discuss self-worth and the beauty of being unique.
