Odd bird out

Robert is different from all other ravens. He is a happy bird. But when he laughs and tells jokes, the other birds dont like it at all.

Nor do they like his colourful clothes and they hold their ears when he tries to sing.

Its hard being the odd bird out. Tomorrow's Schools Today Online Magazine This is a delightful story about finding your niche, and is also a good reminder of how easy it is not to notice how good something is if it is in front of us all the time.

Otago Daily Times, 6 September 2008 Odd Bird Out is about a raven that breaks away from the gloomy, black raven image.

Robert loves to joke, sing and wear colourful clothes, but he is forced to leave home.

The other ravens miss him, until one day a mystery bird shows up and transforms their lives.

Exuberant pictures and a sly ending make this one worthwhile.