Reviews

What Feelings Do When No One's Looking by Tina Oziewicz

theecatreaders's review

emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

Picture book telling a story about what all feelings do when no one's looking. The book is so heartwarming that telling us all the feeling matter and all of them are inside us. 

jasminemattey's review

4.0

The illustrations were so beautiful and quirky. Some of the writing was more well done than other bits, and I wish every line was as strong as the best ones within, but I think this falls to translation. I’m sure that when read in Polish, the language would lend itself to the shorter more brisk sentences. Still brimming with beautiful and relatable sentiments. A gorgeous picture book.

therearenobadbooks's review

5.0

Wonderful picture book with awesome illustrations. I love a good with monsters and inner emotions. What I love the most about this one is that it doesn't focus only on positive feelings or negative ones. There is a good balance and they are all whimsical. For example: "Insecurities build cages." and "Trust builds bridges." ... Right?
Right to the point.

erothoniel's review against another edition

5.0

Grāmata kā konfekte. Daži labi teikumi ar tādu poētisko smaguma centru, ka metaforas vertikāle aizstiepjas bezgalībā.

bookishliz_'s review

inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

cametsesblablas's review against another edition

4.0

(4) C’était vraiment trop mimi et je pense que c’est le
livre parfait pour expliquer de la manière la plus simple - mais surtout la plus juste - la nature des émotions qui nous habitent !

versmonesprit's review

lighthearted reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Some children’s books have the surprising ability to speak to adults, sometimes more profoundly than they do to kids. What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking is one.

Each feeling is allotted a two-page spread. The illustrations are minimalistic, and the writing mostly consists of one-liners.

The muted, desaturated, grey-heavy tones of the illustrations create a grounding, neutral space for children to confront their own feelings, some of which can be turbulent.

What the feelings are up to are sometimes very standard expressions (joy bounces, shame hides, anger is explosive…) yet each of them convey the feelings spot-on. Some others are even more insightful, even for adults: Insecurities build cages. Fear pretends it isn’t there. These simple statements make you pause and ponder.

I neither have kids nor work with them (just love picking up a children’s book sometimes, for they can be powerful — as is the case here) so I went through other reviews a bit to get an idea. It seems this is a book that can be used by pedagogy professionals to help children make sense of their feelings, a tool that can be used by parents or other legal guardians for this purpose as well.

I enjoyed the minute or two it took me to go through the book. The illustrations are endearing and the writing is very heartwarming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Elsewhere Editions for the DRC!

bladelikesbooks's review

informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking by Tina Oziewicz

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This graphic novel uses visual depictions to explain feelings. I really like the art style and the way each feeling was represented. It was such a sweet and simple read. I’d recommend this book to parents/guardians and schools to help children better understand emotions. 

“Envy tramples all that is beautiful. There’s no time to rest - there are so many beautiful things it has to ruin”

alexa_ayana's review

4.0

Oh such a little short book with big messages. It is fun way to teach kids about recognizes various of feelings. Each illustrations give beautiful vibes. I hope more interaction between each this feeling characters and make small plot.

Thanks Netgalley to providing me with such charming book.

ana_distracted's review

medium-paced

5.0

What an absolutely lovely & thoughtful book.  This book has such a creative way of thinking about the feelings that everyone experiences.  It will be a great starting place for families and classes to talk about feelings, what they are like and how they feel.  It could also be a great jumping off place for children to imagine and create art about their own feelings.   Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest opinion.