This was a really sweet comic book with an uplifting message about being mindful about others. The story follows two characters through a day filled with many scenarios. The first character is trying to teach Gudetama the importance of being mindful everyday and how it is helpful to pay attention to those around you. I felt the graphics were nicely drawn and very colorful. The messages were clear and concise, but I did feel that the story went on a little longer than it needed too. Younger children might lose interest because of its length. I also was not a fan of the font choice used. The letter ‘U’ read like ‘LI’ and it was difficult to read. Many times I had to reread the same sentence numerous times because of this. Overall, this was a great little comic with a powerful message and it has a lot of potential.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A very cute book! It teaches some great lessons about mindfulness, but also touches on the fact that sometimes, it can be very hard! I am in my mid-20s and there are definitely still things in this book I need to remind myself of on the daily. Can’t wait to get my 9-year-old niece this book when it comes out—she’s been very interested in anything manga, cartoon, graphic novels, etc. and I think this content is wonderful stuff we need to teach kids at a young age.

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to both NetGalley and the publisher.

This was a short, but sweet and cute graphic novel that served as an introduction to Mindfulness. Gudetama is a character I'm familiar with so this made the graphic novel more enjoyable for me. The art style was very good, however it did feel a bit overwhelming and chaotic at times because there was so much colour and detail in the panels. It's clear that the author is a very good artist, but I feel like it would have benefitted from a little less being more.

The commentary was nice and I feel like there was some good pieces of advice that the reader can take away about Mindfulness and apply it to their lives.

I love gudetama and this was a fun read through. Couldn't take any mindfulness tips seriously because I just thought it was all cute. Would definitely work for a young teen or child though!

Gudetama is an adorable lazy egg, and this easy to read and understand comic is the perfect introduction to mindfulness for people who don't want to slog through the sometimes exhaustingly long self-help books.

The art style is gorgeous and clean, and the examples used in the comic are really relatable for the current climate. You don't know how to avoid being mean on the internet when someone overwhelms you with negativity? Gudetama will guide you gently through the acceptance of the experience, things to be mindful of before speaking, and how to go into the experience less emotionally connected to bring a positive ending. But not too unrealistically, the guy in the example is mean anyway. #PerfectlyImperfect

While this isn't an exhaustive guide on mindfulness, it is a really cute and fun way to introduce the concept. As mindfulness is such a useful tool this is a great way to begin thinking about it, especially if you like all things cutesy!

Cute book that introduces the basics of mindfulness in an approachable way. Gudetama the lazy egg is our guide through brightly illustrated examples of what mindfulness means.

I'm not sure this would teach mindfulness in a meaningful way to someone who is completely new to it. This seems more appropriate for someone who is at least familiar with the idea and can keep up with the disparate examples - some of them not exactly related to mindfulness (finding someone's phone and trying to decide whether to keep or return it is indeed an ethical dilemma of sorts, and requires careful consideration, but doesn't match my idea of what mindfulness actually is. "Let's be the change we want to see in the world!" is great, but just not a good example of mindfulness for someone who is trying to learn. Or maybe I just don't have the best understanding of what mindfulness is?!) It also has an example of not taking more cake than you need - again, more a lesson on morality than mindfulness.

It does briefly but effectively explain the concepts of sympathy and empathy. I was surprised and pleased to happen upon nonbinary representation - one character refers to his best friend as them/they. There are some good examples of productive/collaborative conversations that work through conflict. There is also a good section, with specific questions, on how to be mindful on social media. My favorite image is of Gudetama laying down and staring up at the clouds.

Overall, this was a cute graphic novel, but it was not for me.

super entertaining, with nice characters and with everyday stories that bring out the best in you.

Very easy to read, with nice illustrations, attractive colors made my reading enjoyable and special.

But above all this type of books makes me more pleasant to open my mind and understand my environment and how it is to put on the shoes of others.

I honestly loved this. It's such a short but lovely read and it really made my day. Fans of Gudentama or just Sanrio in general will love this beautiful book.

This book is a great introduction to mindfulness in small steps. It does not expect you to have any previous knowledge on the matter and makes it fun to learn.

Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is a comic detailing different ways to incorporate mindfulness in your everyday life to make yourself and those around you happier. Through delightfully illustrated examples, the book follows Gudetama as he visits people encountering issues and offers helpful strategies.

What a cute book! I knew I would like it as I am a fan, but the strategies and examples really were great. I love Gudetama's signature humour and found it an interesting accompaniment to the mindfulness strategies suggested to make everyday stressful situations easier.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I do not recommend this book for teen library collections. It is charming but disjointed and, at only 48 pages, will likely not appeal to teens. I am not sure who the target audience is intended to be. The illustrations are very juvenile (in the "Chibi" fashion) but the situations are more adult.

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!

Very cute and educational! I really enjoys that it is an acessable way to teach people way to teach people little ways to be emotionally intelligent for themselves and others.

This is a pretty nice little distraction to have to go through. After a long day of work, some mind numbing gags that can give good advice can go a long way. Between a lazy mascot character who needs optimism in his life and his friend who is ever optimistic, a little give and take can go a long way.

I received a copy of this book from Oni Press and Netgalley.

While this book is short it packs a lot of (metaphorical) punch.

Our eggy buddy Gudetama leads us on a journey to mindfulness and it's explained in a charming,wonderful way.

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute comic book featuring my favorite lazy egg, Gudetama! I think this book would be great for younger readers, and has good reminders about practicing mindfulness with lots of teachable moments. The illustrations are wonderful and bright and fun to flip through.
Overall, this was a very fun read!

This was the perfect read for a cozy night in! The artwork was stunning as always, and it was refreshing to see Gudetama and Nisetama's interactions again! My goal is definitely to read & collect every graphic novel from this series at some point — because I just NEED these adorable self-help books in my life.

Apart from the beautiful artwork, I must also say that I find their advice to actually be pretty helpful too! Even if they are things that we might have already heard before or are familiar with, I still think it's still important to receive little reminders from time to time, and this comic does exactly that! Remember to check in with your emotions, be empathetic to others, stay mindful of what you say... and so much more!

I'm looking forward to reading my next Gudetama graphic novel!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni Press for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

In light of everything that's been going on in the past year it might seem impossible to be mindful of others, no worries Gudetama is here to help! In each section Gudetama is here to help even when all he want to do is nap. If you forget everything else from this awesome book don't forget to not be a butt

The last place I expected to find solace in "mindfulness" would be a Gudetama book, yet here we are!
Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is an adorable, relatable book that is a lot more deeper than what it puts off. The picture book covers topics such as personal space, sympathy & empathy, awareness & more. By the end of it, you feel like you just read NY Times Best Seller self-help book. Yet you recall the vivid colors, pictures and infographs from this book and you can't help but smile and be reminded of what makes a person a good one. You leave the book feeling inspired and uplifted.

This is an AMAZING read for anyone who's living in these crazy times. It is a cutesy reminder to be "mindful" (:

I've come away from this book understanding what mindfulness actually is. I've heard the word thrown around often before, but it's never really been explained. I'd generally never read a self-help book or the typical books that are on mindfulness, but this really makes things accessible.

It uses a lot of humorous situations and dialogue throughout to keep things light and interesting. I like that things don't always work out perfectly too. You see people make mistakes. Sometimes they learn from them and sometimes they don't. Either way, it throws plenty of examples at you in an engaging way.

I think this would be suitable for younger teens and above. I think the colorful nature and style of art would also appeal to younger children, but perhaps some of the language used and concepts would go over their heads. Still it'd be a worthwhile read for most, as most situations are fairly straightforward. It could work as a good introduction to thinking about others and taking responsibility for actions for younger children, even if some parts mentioned may be a bit difficult.