"Living on his own, with no immediate family members, Oddbird feels dispirited and lonely, comparing himself to the large families his friends and neighbors always seem surrounded by . This story can help elevate a classroom discussion about the great diversity of home-life situations and family, exemplifying acceptance for how loved ones are found in treasured connections with friends and their families. Filled with energy and a beautifully balanced rainbow of colors, the bouncy pace of Oddbird's sequel reveals how family is defined by those who offer love and support. -- School Library Journal.