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novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
Based on the series created by Joss Whedon
Illustrated by Kim Smith
2018; Quirk Books (40 Pages)
Genre: children’s, picture book, paranormal
RATING: 4 STARS
I am a HUGE fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series. I have seen all the seasons a few times through, and even have some of the novelizations. Buffy was everything I loved as a teen – sarcasm, cute guys, paranormal/supernatural, strong women and teen angst – that just kind grew up with me. I was about the same age as Buffy when the show cam on so I could really relate. I know if I ever have a daughter this is a series I hope that I can share with her. Now with this book, I could introduce her to the Scooby gang much sooner. I like Smith’s illustrations, they fit with how I would imagine a children’s animation would be like. This is a must-have for all Buffy fans, and this is on my wish-list.
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Based on the series created by Joss Whedon
Illustrated by Kim Smith
2018; Quirk Books (40 Pages)
Genre: children’s, picture book, paranormal
RATING: 4 STARS
I am a HUGE fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series. I have seen all the seasons a few times through, and even have some of the novelizations. Buffy was everything I loved as a teen – sarcasm, cute guys, paranormal/supernatural, strong women and teen angst – that just kind grew up with me. I was about the same age as Buffy when the show cam on so I could really relate. I know if I ever have a daughter this is a series I hope that I can share with her. Now with this book, I could introduce her to the Scooby gang much sooner. I like Smith’s illustrations, they fit with how I would imagine a children’s animation would be like. This is a must-have for all Buffy fans, and this is on my wish-list.
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constant_reader's review against another edition
3.0
I was never a Buffy fan but it's still a cute book.
katieejayne's review against another edition
5.0
**I was sent a copy of this in exchange for an honest review/ as a result of my job**
Full disclosure. I haven't actually watched Buffy, in its entirety anyway. I've seen the odd episode here and there and what I have seen I've loved. So it is something that I want to watch eventually. I knew enough to understand why certain characters had been included in this picture book. Things like this always make me smile, its the same feeling I get when I read a book and see a little easter egg the author left. A picture book of Buffy is not only fun for the child but possibly the person reading it to them. The TV show has a massive following a for a parent to be able to introduce their child to something they loved via this kind of media is so lovely. The actual book itself is adorable too, I loved the art style and it has a great message attached to it.
Definitely going to have to find someone to read this too...
A big thank-you to Quirk for sending this over.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
Full disclosure. I haven't actually watched Buffy, in its entirety anyway. I've seen the odd episode here and there and what I have seen I've loved. So it is something that I want to watch eventually. I knew enough to understand why certain characters had been included in this picture book. Things like this always make me smile, its the same feeling I get when I read a book and see a little easter egg the author left. A picture book of Buffy is not only fun for the child but possibly the person reading it to them. The TV show has a massive following a for a parent to be able to introduce their child to something they loved via this kind of media is so lovely. The actual book itself is adorable too, I loved the art style and it has a great message attached to it.
Definitely going to have to find someone to read this too...
A big thank-you to Quirk for sending this over.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
night_starry's review against another edition
1.0
I know...I know...it's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. How can you go wrong with those characters? It's like mac n cheese. How can you not like mac n cheese. Except for if it's Kraft mac n cheese. Yuck! Well this is the Kraft mac n cheese of Buffy.
Buffy was always a kick ass female who was not a damsel in distress but she had help with her friends and guidance by Giles. She did not make friends with monsters/demons…well okay, maybe with Angel and Spike but that is a whole other conversation. What I am trying to say is that demons/monsters/vampires are not supposed to be friendly except sometimes. This is more complicated than I thought. See…help you child realize life is not always black and white.
Sort of like the Krampus Baby!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60880970-krampus-baby
or The X-Files
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33589941-the-x-files
If you don’t want to touch on darker subjects or horror then don’t write a children’s book. Glossing over characters that deal with monsters etc is not loyal to the series and not honest to your children. Don’t dumb down to children. If they are too young then wait until the appropriate age or show them examples of good and evil and help their minds work out what is going on. Maybe your children will not appreciate the same shows you watched and that is okay. It does not take away anything from your childhood.
A good way to do this with humor is Apprentice Lord of Darkness by CED
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59365063-apprentice-lord-of-darkness
Buffy was always a kick ass female who was not a damsel in distress but she had help with her friends and guidance by Giles. She did not make friends with monsters/demons…well okay, maybe with Angel and Spike but that is a whole other conversation. What I am trying to say is that demons/monsters/vampires are not supposed to be friendly except sometimes. This is more complicated than I thought. See…help you child realize life is not always black and white.
Sort of like the Krampus Baby!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60880970-krampus-baby
or The X-Files
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33589941-the-x-files
If you don’t want to touch on darker subjects or horror then don’t write a children’s book. Glossing over characters that deal with monsters etc is not loyal to the series and not honest to your children. Don’t dumb down to children. If they are too young then wait until the appropriate age or show them examples of good and evil and help their minds work out what is going on. Maybe your children will not appreciate the same shows you watched and that is okay. It does not take away anything from your childhood.
A good way to do this with humor is Apprentice Lord of Darkness by CED
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59365063-apprentice-lord-of-darkness
paperbackd's review against another edition
5.0
An adorable, beautifully illustrated picture book which re-imagines the story of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Buffy and her friends as eight-year-olds. With tons of cameos and little nods to the show, this book will appeal to kids and their parents alike!
kikizubik's review
4.0
I'm a fan of Buffy the Vampire slayer and I was so curious what it is this book.. And I was nicely suprised. It's so sweet story about 8 y. o. who is scared of noises in her closet.
orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
This is really made for the fans. Smith puts a lot of love into these illustrations and if you know the show it is a lot of fun. If you've never seen the show and you're a little kid, you might also by amused by the girl who fights the monsters in her closet.
flaviathebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This adaptation of one of my favourite cult classics was adorable! I absolutely loved the style and colours used for the illustrations, and it really took me back and made me “awe” when I saw Buffy, Willow, and Xander as little kids! I was also happy to see Giles make an appearance in this picture book. While I may not be a parent yet, I know that I want my children to feel comfortable with vampires and other monsters (especially around Halloween), and I will definitely, 100%, be reading this book to them!
This author has also written a number of similar books about different pop culture phenomenons like The X Files, Home Alone, Back to the Future, and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial! Next May, she will also have a book out about The Karate Kid! They all look so cute, and I want to collect and read them all (not only for myself, but also for my future children)! But back to Buffy. I really like the spin that Kim Smith put on the story in this book, and although it was short, I found myself caring for the characters, cheering for girl power, and giggling and smiling at a number of different scenes! I definitely recommend this one to Buffy fans and to those who have seen few or zero episodes!
This adaptation of one of my favourite cult classics was adorable! I absolutely loved the style and colours used for the illustrations, and it really took me back and made me “awe” when I saw Buffy, Willow, and Xander as little kids! I was also happy to see Giles make an appearance in this picture book. While I may not be a parent yet, I know that I want my children to feel comfortable with vampires and other monsters (especially around Halloween), and I will definitely, 100%, be reading this book to them!
This author has also written a number of similar books about different pop culture phenomenons like The X Files, Home Alone, Back to the Future, and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial! Next May, she will also have a book out about The Karate Kid! They all look so cute, and I want to collect and read them all (not only for myself, but also for my future children)! But back to Buffy. I really like the spin that Kim Smith put on the story in this book, and although it was short, I found myself caring for the characters, cheering for girl power, and giggling and smiling at a number of different scenes! I definitely recommend this one to Buffy fans and to those who have seen few or zero episodes!