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How does your child express their individuality? Tell us for a chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher plus picture book Odd Dog Out

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SorchaMumsnet · 25/01/2017 09:20

Rob Biddulph's beautiful new picture book Odd Dog Out is all about blazing a trail, and being who you are. To celebrate its publication, we're asking you to share how your mini superstars dare to be different.

It's a dog's life in the big city but one dog doesn't quite fit in. It's lonely being the odd dog out when all she wants to do is find her place in the world. She's willing to travel far on her quest, but it might take a different kind of journey for her to realise that maybe she's exactly where she needs to be.

A sublimely sunny and exquisitely illustrated tale about fitting in and standing out, from the award-winning and tremendously talented Rob Biddulph.

We'd love to hear how your little ones to express their individuality (and how you help them to do so) - whether it's insisting on wearing their favourite character costume 24/7 or only eating certain coloured food. For a chance to win a copy of Odd Dog Out and £100 voucher to spend at John Lewis, just tell us on this thread.

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How does your child express their individuality? Tell us for a chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher plus picture book Odd Dog Out
How does your child express their individuality? Tell us for a chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher plus picture book Odd Dog Out
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agnapoop · 30/01/2017 15:55

My daughter insists on trying things even if we've said no. She's found the answer in gymnastics as she's so eager to try new stuff.

PenguinRoar · 30/01/2017 15:52

My DS (5), writes and illustrates adventure stories about himself. They are lovely and very funny. Most days he's dressed as a knight, replete with crown, sword and shield.

BlackSusie2004 · 30/01/2017 15:45

I do encourage individualism and enjoy the quirkiness of life, but unfortunately I seem to be on my own, I've got a couple of 'sheep' for children, probably rebelling against their quirky parent!

riverwell · 30/01/2017 15:31

Cutting their hair one day so they had a really short bit sticking up at the front. I think she regretted it for the many years afterwards until it reached the length of the rest of her head!

FoxInABox · 30/01/2017 15:26

My dd (age 9) dances like Kate bush- all wavering hands over the face and across the room, and funny legs. In a room full of street dance kids, she stands out but I love her for it Smile

1969angep · 27/01/2017 23:14

My 5 year old is definitely quirky (probable autistic but high functioning) so mostly doesn't care about others and social conventions. We bought the book "Odd Bods" as it has any amazing range of quirky kids ( Duncan never trims his nails, Edie stinks like bins, Franklin is magnetic and picks up clips and pins! My personal favourite is Matilda who's sprung a leak lol) and reassures kids that no one is completely "normal" and that we're all individuals whose differences can be celebrated. It makes his instance on pizza not being too bendy or bagels too small when cut up seem quite small fry. I do wish he'd stop mixing up his he and she though, very embarrassing when he keeps referring to sweet old ladies as men 😂

CopperPan · 27/01/2017 22:22

Mine all have their individual quirks. DD went through a phase of only wearing purple, and DS2 decided in Year 2 that he would do all his writing upside down. Very glad that he grew out of that one!

LuxuryWoman2017 · 26/01/2017 19:29

Oh yes, we went through nothing but a nappy and wellies for a while ☺

Emmad1977 · 26/01/2017 19:23

My children both had quirky characteristics when younger. A son who wouldn't eat white foods and a daughter who preferred nakedness to clothes made for very interesting Preschool years!

queenoftheschoolrun · 26/01/2017 14:19

DD only drinks water. Whenever there's a party or she goes to tea with someone she has to make a special request for water instead of juice or cordial. I have high hopes of her when she's a teenager in the pub saying "I would like water please, I don't drink anything else!"

boptanana · 25/01/2017 20:08

My dd will insist on wearing 2 or 3 skirts on top of each other creating a tutu effect. I often don't have the energy to argue! Grin

Trinidading3 · 25/01/2017 17:51

Always insisted on filling up his Lego box with numbers 1-10 and going out with them on every trip whether to the local Tesco or day out, i have to say the general public were always very concerned and helpful when he consistently dropped them everywhere e.g on the bus, on the pavement , in the cafes, in the park etc. Once he dropped one in the park Fountain and a lovely old lady gave us her walking stick to fish it out !!! So glad he has grown out grown out of this now!!

Rosehips · 25/01/2017 14:55

mine always wore bonkers outfits to preschool. i was quite disapointed the day she decided to wear the (optional) uniform.