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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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Jenniferb21 · 05/02/2017 21:13

My little boy believes he is going to be batman when he grows up so he has to either wear an item of batman attire or take one of his batman toys out with him anywhere we go.

Although it can be a bit annoying that he is totally obsessed I do love that my little boy wants to save the world and look after others.

Andcake · 05/02/2017 20:01

By pretending to be a bus stopping at bus stops and benches to let people on and off announcing stops. He often likes to wear red and bus t shirts 😀

helly27 · 05/02/2017 19:38

She doesn't get caught up in trends or fashion, she knows what she likes and chooses them.

Marg2k8 · 05/02/2017 18:24

My children are older now, but when younger, they used to like to sing and dance and put on shows. Their individuality came from the fact that they were both tone deaf like me.

bugzie92 · 05/02/2017 17:14

My sons a real sucker for manners, if he hears anyone ask for something without saying 'please' or 'thank you'.. he will certainly tell them thats not how we ask!! hes only 4 and its so adorable! he would never be caught not saying please or thank you!

Timpani · 05/02/2017 16:51

My little boy (4) doesn't realise the gender stereotypes, for which I'm grateful. As such, he went to his classmate's birthday party dressed in a witch's costume, complete with hat and glittery spiders. He proudly walked through the town like this and didn't bat an eyelid when no one else was dressed up! Sadly, I fear school will affect his individuality soon enough (I've already overheard "that's for girls" in the playground, sadly. But for now, my little quirky boy dresses up in whatever he chooses and does ballet with his sister.

voyager50 · 05/02/2017 16:45

By telling every person we meet who he is with and where they live. (this is my grandma from ...etc)

By only wearing odd socks

By singing answers to questions instead of saying them!

sfancy · 05/02/2017 15:59

My 6 year old son loves to sing-and he will do it anywhere with reckless abandon-on the bus, in the shower, in the queue at school. He just loves it!

Cailin7 · 05/02/2017 15:45

All our Dcs have very strong individual fashion ideas, and each of them different to the other. Great they have their own look but not so good for handing down clothes between them.

ell5454 · 05/02/2017 15:21

Boy likes to dance when he's happy or annoyed, it's quite sweet really but definitely individual.

raspberryblush23 · 05/02/2017 14:32

My DS will never wear a jumper and a coat except on really cold days. I will be freezing but he will be out in a t-shirt. He also has a dry witty sense of humour that I love: says '' colleague announcement will mummy/daddy/sister please come/do this"in the style of the asda loudspeaker. DD is only young but knows her own mind- she hates wearing headbands/clips to keep her thick hair off her face.

Ikea1234 · 05/02/2017 13:12

My autistic son just doesn't realise he is different. Whether it's wearing wheat he wants, saying the wrong thing, being uncoordinated at the school disco, listening to different music, watching an obscure documentary on tv, he's different in every way, and I love him all the more for it! Wouldn't change him for the world!

devito92 · 05/02/2017 12:30

My son loves to wear bright coloured clothing or footwear. Always has done from a very young age

finleypop · 05/02/2017 11:54

Always has to wear bright colours, the brighter the better

jacqui5366 · 05/02/2017 09:09

by being a free spirit, wearing fairy wings and wellies for school, and because of the confidence we give him, being an individual and a likeable child with lots of friends who love him for who he is.

purplepandas · 05/02/2017 08:23

Definitely funky clothing here and imaginary friends.

Anniehello · 05/02/2017 00:56

My kid tells me, "Mum I am an individual".

twinklenicci · 04/02/2017 22:58

All mine have been very individual , my youngest always feels the need to strip into just her vest and knickers as soon as she gets in , shes a little monkey. i was worried when she started nursery she would do it but luckily shes kept her clothes on in nursery

Sid98 · 04/02/2017 22:57

My daughter will only wear pink clothes

Narnianescape · 04/02/2017 22:00

My lo shows her individuality by not holding back and by loving science experiments even though it is not 'in'

jlwells1986 · 04/02/2017 21:37

My son has autism and although he can be a handful - he has so many cute little ways. He always has to have the cover over his head a certain way when he goes to bed, he also must always sit in the same chair at mealtimes. He loves fluffy cosy clothes so always wears his onesie around the house :-)

pfcpompeysarah · 04/02/2017 21:18

My son won't wear socks, apart from to school where he has to, he also refuses to eat anything that has 'lumps'.. although oddly enough Pizza is fine, strange that, and he doesn't give a monkeys what he wears with regards to style, he will wear anything so long as its 'comfy' to use his term.

emzywemzy1986 · 04/02/2017 20:45

My 2 year old loves walking around the house naked. She would go outside naked if she could! She walks around wiggling her bum saying "naynay" 😂

KittyKat88 · 04/02/2017 20:41

Both my DDs are strong minded individuals. DD1 (6) has the curliest hair and she likes nothing better than wearing it naturally and being 100% proud of her 'fuzz'. DD2 (4) is tiny but she has the loudest voice. She also has an amazing ability to project her voice so that no-one can ignore her despite her diminutive size! Grin

pennwood · 04/02/2017 20:31

My DD had a thing for wearing a beret. We had to have one in every colour available.