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faythd's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
It’s a cute series but wouldn’t say it has a particular wow factor.
rachelcabbit's review against another edition
5.0
Note: I was able to read this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Gudetama is a fairly popular Sanrio character. He is a little egg and is known for being somewhat lazy.
This book teaches key ideas about mindfulness and self-care by having Nisetama (a human dressed as an egg) teach Gudetama and others in a comic strip.
The artwork is crisp and cute - it’s a style I love and I saw that Woo-Jin Clark has also worked on Bee and Puppycat and Adventure Time which are similar in style. The colours pop, everything has a bubbliness to it which is friendly and fun.
Content-wise, there are lots of aspects covered such as meditation, social media, friendliness and positive attitude, sharing, self-care, organisation, personal space, sympathy and empathy.
You can dip in and out or read it all at once and it’s a short and easy read.
I really enjoyed reading the comic strip and seeing the life lessons in action. I certainly will take on board done if the lessons - especially relating to social media use!
This would make a nice gift or can be a little self-care treat!
Gudetama is a fairly popular Sanrio character. He is a little egg and is known for being somewhat lazy.
This book teaches key ideas about mindfulness and self-care by having Nisetama (a human dressed as an egg) teach Gudetama and others in a comic strip.
The artwork is crisp and cute - it’s a style I love and I saw that Woo-Jin Clark has also worked on Bee and Puppycat and Adventure Time which are similar in style. The colours pop, everything has a bubbliness to it which is friendly and fun.
Content-wise, there are lots of aspects covered such as meditation, social media, friendliness and positive attitude, sharing, self-care, organisation, personal space, sympathy and empathy.
You can dip in and out or read it all at once and it’s a short and easy read.
I really enjoyed reading the comic strip and seeing the life lessons in action. I certainly will take on board done if the lessons - especially relating to social media use!
This would make a nice gift or can be a little self-care treat!
exhausted_reader's review against another edition
4.0
* E-ARC from Netgalley *
Such a short book but done so well. I’ve seen images of Gudetama everywhere but had no idea there were short books about him. I definitely wasn’t expecting something like this but I loved it.
The book just goes over a handful of problems a lot of people go through for their everyday life. And I appreciate that even when Gudetama gives advice that is helpful the person may not agree or interpret in another way, because not everyone is going to listen. And his friend Nisetama is the best with being the opposite of Gudetama in just dancing around all beautiful.
With just this book though I want to read the rest of Gudetama’s books because they’re a quick read and give some good advice, especially for it’s target audience. Really recommend this once, especially because Gudetama is a mood with just wanting to take naps all day. And the art and color are really pleasing on the eyes that you’ll just want more and more.
Such a short book but done so well. I’ve seen images of Gudetama everywhere but had no idea there were short books about him. I definitely wasn’t expecting something like this but I loved it.
The book just goes over a handful of problems a lot of people go through for their everyday life. And I appreciate that even when Gudetama gives advice that is helpful the person may not agree or interpret in another way, because not everyone is going to listen. And his friend Nisetama is the best with being the opposite of Gudetama in just dancing around all beautiful.
With just this book though I want to read the rest of Gudetama’s books because they’re a quick read and give some good advice, especially for it’s target audience. Really recommend this once, especially because Gudetama is a mood with just wanting to take naps all day. And the art and color are really pleasing on the eyes that you’ll just want more and more.
marcys_books9's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
What’s the best way to teach mindfulness? With cute Sanrio characters!
With stressful times like these, the wise words of the perpetually lazy and chilled out Gudetama is exactly what you need. The last few months for me have not been easy, so reading this is a much needed guide. It discusses the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, how to apply a mindful approach to difficult situations, and how to decompress from stress and how to approach it in a calm manner. It’s full of thoughtful messages, about taking care of yourself and being kind to those around you, even if it proves difficult.
I think the biggest benefit of this graphic novel is that it’s short, and so it’s perfect for the busy professional, or someone who doesn’t have much time. It holds your attention with cute characters and colourful illustrations that make the reading experience easier to digest. That’s a huge benefit if someone is being introduced to mindfulness for the first time. Not just for the lazy!
Also, Gudetama is just one big mood. I love him.
I think many people can benefit from this graphic novel. It’s short and to the point, and it has a lot of messages everyone could really do with hearing right now.
What’s the best way to teach mindfulness? With cute Sanrio characters!
With stressful times like these, the wise words of the perpetually lazy and chilled out Gudetama is exactly what you need. The last few months for me have not been easy, so reading this is a much needed guide. It discusses the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, how to apply a mindful approach to difficult situations, and how to decompress from stress and how to approach it in a calm manner. It’s full of thoughtful messages, about taking care of yourself and being kind to those around you, even if it proves difficult.
I think the biggest benefit of this graphic novel is that it’s short, and so it’s perfect for the busy professional, or someone who doesn’t have much time. It holds your attention with cute characters and colourful illustrations that make the reading experience easier to digest. That’s a huge benefit if someone is being introduced to mindfulness for the first time. Not just for the lazy!
Also, Gudetama is just one big mood. I love him.
I think many people can benefit from this graphic novel. It’s short and to the point, and it has a lot of messages everyone could really do with hearing right now.
nessas_lair's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Netgalley! This manga was a super fast read and I think it did a decent job covering the basics of how to be more mindful of yourself and others. This story basically just teaches people about basic human decency and how to cope with stress and other situations that they will most likely encounter in their lives. This story did a good job putting everything in the simplest of terms so practically everybody can understand what they are trying to say. There were also some funny and dry humour bits which I enjoyed. I also liked the loose continued storyline that carried throughout the book even though multiple different topics were covered. Overall this is an interesting manga and I think this would be pretty great as an intro for older children to learn about mindfulness in an entertaining way.
briarsreviews's review against another edition
3.0
Are you looking for a fun and short comic series about being lazy and how to be mindful? Well, Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is a unique and comedic take all on mindfulness.
I enjoyed this short read. It's comical, made me smile and can be quite beneficial in mindfulness education. The illustrations are also fabulous and colourful, which draws a lot of attention and makes the story more interesting.
Reminder: random acts of kindness (especially small ones) can really make someone's day!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I enjoyed this short read. It's comical, made me smile and can be quite beneficial in mindfulness education. The illustrations are also fabulous and colourful, which draws a lot of attention and makes the story more interesting.
Reminder: random acts of kindness (especially small ones) can really make someone's day!
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
jilljemmett's review against another edition
4.0
Gudetama is a lazy egg who gives advice. In this book, Gudetama gives people advice on how to be mindful. This includes how to treat others, how to stay organized, and how to live selflessly.
This was such a cute book. Gudetama is an adorable, lazy egg, who likes to sleep in his shell. Gudetama and his friend Nisetama help people with problems in their daily lives, such as balancing their workload or mending relationships with friends.
This was a fun book on life advice for kids and adults.
Thank you Oni Press for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was such a cute book. Gudetama is an adorable, lazy egg, who likes to sleep in his shell. Gudetama and his friend Nisetama help people with problems in their daily lives, such as balancing their workload or mending relationships with friends.
This was a fun book on life advice for kids and adults.
Thank you Oni Press for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
oomilyreads's review against another edition
4.0
PUB DATE: April 6, 2021
I love this little egg. He’s so lazy & apathetic. I’ve been obsessed with him ever since I visited Japan.
This cute little comic is about Gudetama (the egg) learning from Nisetama about being more mindful in our daily lives towards ourselves and others. I love that this comic is aware that mindfulness can take a lot of mental and sometimes physical energy. Sympathizing and empathizing with others can be really hard but important to help living selflessly. Gudetama is here to guide you become a better person….then he’s going to be taking a nap.
Thank you Netgalley & Oni Press for this ARC!
I love this little egg. He’s so lazy & apathetic. I’ve been obsessed with him ever since I visited Japan.
This cute little comic is about Gudetama (the egg) learning from Nisetama about being more mindful in our daily lives towards ourselves and others. I love that this comic is aware that mindfulness can take a lot of mental and sometimes physical energy. Sympathizing and empathizing with others can be really hard but important to help living selflessly. Gudetama is here to guide you become a better person….then he’s going to be taking a nap.
Thank you Netgalley & Oni Press for this ARC!
paigemcarter's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy!
This was the first Gudetama comic I have read, and I enjoyed it! I thought the artwork was cute, colourful and not too overpowering.
I enjoyed the messages learnt from this graphic novel, and especially liked the simple and easy to relate to examples.
A couple of my favourite parts include the ‘what is empathy?’ and ‘what is sympathy?’ section as well as the genius flow chart you can use to decide whether or not you should reply to a message. This flow chart instantly made me think of one of my students who sometimes receives messages on their social media and struggles with what to do. I will FOR SURE be showing her this flowchart, and am going to request a hard copy of this graphic novel for her use.
I will defiantly consider using this novel in a classroom setting as I think it would be really beneficial to my students.
This was the first Gudetama comic I have read, and I enjoyed it! I thought the artwork was cute, colourful and not too overpowering.
I enjoyed the messages learnt from this graphic novel, and especially liked the simple and easy to relate to examples.
A couple of my favourite parts include the ‘what is empathy?’ and ‘what is sympathy?’ section as well as the genius flow chart you can use to decide whether or not you should reply to a message. This flow chart instantly made me think of one of my students who sometimes receives messages on their social media and struggles with what to do. I will FOR SURE be showing her this flowchart, and am going to request a hard copy of this graphic novel for her use.
I will defiantly consider using this novel in a classroom setting as I think it would be really beneficial to my students.