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Additionally, \u003cem\u003eWeird Kid\u003c\/em\u003e tells the unique story of a boy who is a bit different from his peers, highlighting themes of self-acceptance and the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are all part of Greg van Eekhout's delightful repertoire in the Children's Books category. 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