A review by yapha
Odd, Weird & Little by Patrick Jennings

3.0

Woodrow has always been picked on by the bullies at school. When new student Toulouse shows up with his eccentric ways, Woodrow thinks that perhaps this will redirect the torment away from him. Toulouse is very small, wears a bowler hat and suit, and carries a Mary Poppins-esque briefcase that seems to always have what he needs in it. With his big round eyes and his odd way of speaking (perhaps because he is from Montreal?), Toulouse is a clear target for the bullies. But Woodrow finds he likes Toulouse, even though he knows that befriending him will turn the bullies' attention towards the two of them. Finally having a friend he can relate to gives Woodrow the courage to stand up for not only his friend but himself. An excellent look at bullying and the true meaning of friendship. Recommended for grades 3-5.