Praise for Oddrey and the New Kid "Whamond's detailed illustrations are colorful and lively - much like the two main characters." School Library Journal, August 1, 2013 "In Whamond's Oddrey's return, she must contend with a little touch of competition for the limelight." Kirkus Reviews, June 16, 2013 "Gives cartoonist Whammond lots of creative opportunities that will delight readers." Booklist , February 26, 2014 "Whamond's engaging and imaginative watercolor illustrations once again steal the show in this story about the ups and downs of friendship, and the importance of loving your friends for exactly who they are." Christian Library Journal , March/April 2014 Praise for Oddrey "There's nothing wrong with being a little bit different, as shelves of children's books on the subject can attest. Fittingly, Dave Whamond's contribution to the genre of not-fitting-in celebrates the unusual in its own colourful and charming way." The National Post , November 24, 2012 "In a fun riff on the tried-and-true "weird girl finds acceptance" trope, Oddrey's grateful classmates decide not just to tolerate her uniqueness but to let her actions inspire their own creativity." Katherine Pedersen , Quill & Quire , STARRED REVIEW, November 1, 2012 "A quick-paced, comical read.

" Lynn Vanca , School Library Journal , December 10, 2012 "A fast-paced, inspiring tale about a one-of-a-kind girl who overcomes obstacles by believing in herself and helping others believe in herself, too." Christian Library Journal , March/April 2014.