Oddbird has always been on his own. And he's managed pretty well. But that's changing - now, he wishes for a family. When Oddbird's friends plan a big surprise for him, he realizes he's surrounded by those who accept and care for him. All families don't look the same, and sometimes the families we choose are where we belong. Derek Desierto is the creator of Oddbird, which was praised as "a strong contribution to picture books celebrating diversity and inclusion" by Booklist magazine. His books with Eva Chen include the New York Times bestseller Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes. Derek lives in Vancouver

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