Book Review of We’re All a Little Odd
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We’re All a Little Odd
Written by Tyler E. Saffell
Illustrated by Cyndi Harvell
Ages: 4-6 | 42 Pages
Publisher: Self-published (2026) | ISBN: 979-8176571288
What to Expect: Numbers, acceptance, music, diversity, perseverance.
In this lovely picture book, numeracy learning walks hand-in-hand with SEL messaging about acceptance, diversity, and friendship.
Number 1 is a talented musician, and all the other odd numbers love his music. But Number 1 realizes something is missing—his tunes need more instruments to really sing, and none of the other odd numbers play. Despite the very unwelcoming sign telling him that evens want nothing to do with odds, Number 1 goes hunting for Number 2, who he’s heard is a wonderful cello player. None of the evens will even listen to his music, though—as Number 4 explains, evens are just better than odds, and odds are too … well, odd. Sadly, Number 1 finds a spot to sit and play by himself. Suddenly, Number 6 joins in—he heard the melody and couldn’t help himself! As music fills the air, all the numbers realize, “the Even numbers aren’t complete without the Odds!”
Not just talented, Number 1 is also determined and perseveres even in the face of hostility and opposition, making him a highly motivational main character. The bouncy rhyming language adds a natural beat and rhythm to the text, perfectly complementing the musical theme that runs through the story. The artwork presents each number in a bright color adorned with human accessories like bows, boots, hats, and glasses, giving each one a distinctive personality. Little facts about numbers are scattered throughout the story (“you know you’re odd when you are not a multiple of two!”), helping readers build numeracy skills as they follow along.
Upbeat and cheerful, We’re All a Little Odd is perfect for integrating SEL into mathematics classrooms—or just for fun shared reading!
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About the Author
Tyler Saffell is a poet and children’s book author of We’re All a Little Odd. Writing poetry since he was in middle school, his work has been published multiple times in The Tiny Seed Literary Journal. He lives in Southern California, where he enjoys coffee and works as an IT consultant.
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