One Odd Day tells the humorous story of a young child who awakens to find everything around him is "odd." He has three sleeves on his shirt, and his dog has five legs. Things are no better at school either when he stares at a calendar with only odd days. Will his odd day end when he goes to bed that night? A great introduction to the concept of odd and even numbers that is supplemented in the "For Creative Minds" section by math trivia, crafts and games.
Written by Doris Fisher & Dani Sneed Illustrated by Karen Lee
32 pg, 11 x 8.5, ages 4-8, Lexile: AD 560
Hardcover ISBN: 9780976882336, $15.95 Paperback ISBN: 9781934359334, $8.95
“Interesting concept for a children’s book. Math teachers will love it—at all primary levels. Interesting illustrations for some good discussion with children. Colorful and informative.” - Learning Magazine
“Knee-slapping illustrations and creative, rhyming text fits this story well as it reinforces the math concept of odd numbers.” - Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database
“Funny rhymes and boisterous, bright illustrations grab your attention and make you want to flip the page to see what odd things happen next!” —Wee Ones Magazine
Author/Illustrator Info:
Karen Lee has quite a humorous imagination, and it shows in her illustrations forOne Odd Day, My Even Dayand My Half Day. These books are full of odd (and even) hidden items that children will love to find. Karen has also written and illustrated ABC Safari. Each of her illustrations begins with thoughtful design and drawing. The paintings are finished with watercolor on illustration board. Karen majored in illustration at the Columbus (OH) College of Art and Design. She began her career as a storyboard artist and editorial illustrator but it wasn't until she had children of her own that she discovered her true artistic passion: children's illustration. Karen's ABC Safari was the runner up for the 2005 SCBWI Don Freeman Grant. She is also the recipient of the 2004 SCBWI Magazine Merit Award for Illustration for her wok in Highlights For Children. She and her husband, also an illustrator, are raising their family outside of Raleigh, NC. Karen's children join her on many research trips to museums, zoos and aquariums-a tough job, but someone has to do it!
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Doris Fisher (Happy Birthday to Whooo?, My Half Day, One Odd Day, and My Even Day)
loves writing in verse. She has written a biography, Kelly Clarkson, and a six book series, Grammar All-Stars: The Parts of Speech for Gareth Stevens. Doris is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Her children’s writing includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, word puzzles and mazes. She has been published in various children’s magazines including Babybug, Highlights for Children, and Wee Ones Magazine. Doris and her husband live in the Houston, Texas area. They have two grown children. Visit Doris' Website / School Visit Info.
Dani Sneed (One Odd Day, My Even Day and My Half Day) is a mother of three, full-time engineer, part-time writer and former substitute teacher. While teaching, Dani enjoyed explaining math in silly, but memorable, ways. Oddly enough, she was inspired to co-author One Odd Day based on a conversation she had with an elementary school librarian. My Even Day is a natural follow on to that quite odd book and there may even be a fraction of a book in the future! Dani has written several articles for Highlights for Children and five merit badge books for Boy Scouts of America including Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Geology, and is working on more. She has two co-authored bilingual books; Confetti Eggs / Cascarones and Punched Paper / Papel Picado. Dani lives in the suburbs of Houston with her family which includes a dog, Muffin and a cat, Cupcake. They are currently looking for a pet to name Biscuit. School Visit Info.
2008 Teachers Choice Book Award
2008 Kansas Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
