This is a book that I read to all my kids before bed. My daughter who is in Middle School now still listens to me read to my twin boys who are 4 years younger than her. When I was done reading this book she said "Wow... This book is what middle school is like." She is right, and I love the message that is in this book. I found this book to be a very cute and fun way to show kids that some things you hear are just not true. The pictures are cute, and they work so well with the story. I loved this book so much. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

Awww! This was so good! I really like this story. Also it’s great for younglings as it has a great message about spreading rumors.
“Isn’t it strange, how a rumor can grow out of fear of a thing that we don’t really know?”
I would definitely buy a physical copy for my class library.

Well this was fun! Illustrations were darling and we do love a good search and find, so finding the little Bagoo on each page was a welcome bonus to the story. The lesson of rumors went right over my daughter's head but really she's too young for it anyway.
We would definitely grab this at the library, probably more than once.

Who or what is this Blue Bagoo this cute little book is all about? The Blue Bagoo does all sorts of things, and gets blamed for anything!
This turns out to be a beautiful little story about a rumor. About it spreading like wildfire, growing into scary stories. About people being afraid of things they know nothing about just because they know nothing about those. I absolutely see how this little and adorable book can be used as a conversation starter for things happening out there in the real world and how it always helps to learn more, to find out more, and to ask questions instead of making up your own fears.
The text is short and easy to comprehend, and the drawings are lovely, yet the text somehow does not stand out enough, at times it felt like I have to look for text that gets lost in the drawing.

I voluntarily decided to review this book via net galley. All thoughts are my honest opinion.

This book follows a little girl, who plays detective, There are various rumours being spread around the town about the Blue Bagoo, supposedly a monster that will come to eat you, Yet everyones's versions of him are different and the little detective begins to question what is true when she has never even seen the Blue Bagoo. The message, or moral of this story was touching and one that children and adults should be constantly reminded of: That you shouldn't judge someone until you have met them. This story was absolutely heartwarming and cozy. It's a story I think my sister will enjoy!

A fun story with a great lesson for little ones about spreading rumors and gossiping. The illustrations were engaging, and the story was easy for young ones to understand. The first twist that the Blue Bagoo did not necessarily live up to its name was fun for my son to see, as was the second twist about the Blue Bagee.

A detective is trying to find the Blue Bagoo after hearing rumors about how scary it is. But what she finds doesn't match reality. Very cute! I loved the illustrations too.

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The town of Rumorsville is scared of the Blue Bagoo, a creature that has allegedly done many horrible things. A detective sets out to find more out but no one in the town can tell the detective who the Blue Bagoo actually is. They just know it is scary and mean. The detective soon discovers that the town may have been too quick to judge.

I love the message of this book. We should not spread rumors because they can turn into big tales that aren't true and they hurt the people we are talking about. In addition, the story teaches that we shouldn't judge people for how they look.

My only qualm was that the story just throws you right into the detective's investigation. I would have appreciated at least a page of introducing who the character was and why they were investigating.

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There are areas where this story rhymes, but I feel like that's more happy coincidence than intentional because it is not consistent throughout the book. That's fine though because I would rather a book not rhyme at all than force rhymes with weird sentence structure (as I'm sure you're aware if you've read some of my other kids book reviews). This was a story that felt more moved along by the pictures than the narration, because most of the narration was short little snippets coming from different townspeople. But since the main message of the story seems to be that rumors can be very wrong and yet very damaging, it worked well for the story, since most rumors are just little bits and pieces you hear over time to form a larger picture.

The illustrations themselves were pretty fun. I found myself looking for the blue bagoo in all of them, and I think I found most of them, maybe all of them if it's not present on all the pages (granted reading on my iPad might have affected the way I was viewing the pages as well).

Even though this wasn't a very flowy story, I'd be okay reading it a few times, but I wouldn't want to read it too often. Overall I give it 3.6 out of 5 stars.

In Rumorville, the Blue Bagoo has a terrible reputation. The detective founds out it is "worse than the WORST thing that I've ever seen," going around nibbling dads, gobbling moms, and is hungry for lunch - it may eat you! There's even a song about how terrible the Blue Bagoo is... But is everything we learn about the Blue Bagoo what it seems?

This book is a great primer for kids on rumors, jumping to conclusions, and reserving judgement. The artwork is engaging, the rhyme scheme is fun, and the *twist* is perfectly executed. The message is bolstered by the magnificence of the book itself. I highly recommend this picture book.

Beware the Blue Bagoo was everything and more. I loved the rhyming in this book and how fun it was to read out loud. This book highlights that rumors you hear are not always true, and how they can be misconstrued. The illustrations were wonderful and I highly recommend this title to librarians, parents, and teachers.

This is the SWEETEST book!! I loved it. It’s about the harm of rumors and the importance of spreading love. The rhyme meter made it fun to read. The Blue Bagoo was the cutest. I recommend this for audiences 4 and up!

I am adding this book to our permanent library. What a treasure! A delightful story about gossip and the damage of the rumor mill. You will fall in love with the lyrical rhymes, funny words and the Blue Bagoo!! Don’t always believe what you hear. Share words of love and kindness. Act with compassion.

Thank you, NetGalley!

Beware The Blue Bagoo by Karl Newson is a charming and adorable children's book.

The illustrations are beautiful and I really liked the style of the whole book. It tells us a story of a young (very young) detective that searches for the mysterious Blue Bagoo. Lots of rumors are going around and it's hard to see what's real and what's not

This book will teach your child to be kind, not spread rumors, and treat everyone with love. I wish the letters were a bit bigger in the book. Overall, a cute book with a rhyming story and lovely illustrations.

Thank you, NetGalley and the punisher, for providing me with an eARC for my review.

Adorable children's book! Loved the storyline and illustrations. My daughter laughed several times at the drawings while we read and would point out certain things!

This children's book is a great read. It held attention of my 4 year old. We like the illustrations, they were bright and well done. Keep your eyes on every page to see if maybe your readers could find the Blue Bagoo too. The lesson in the book was universal and very well done.

I loved this little book! The illustrations are fun, the writing keeps little ones engaged in the story. The writing is short and sweet and flows together very well.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this eARC!

A wonderfully illustrated book about teaching children that they should not always listen to rumours, but should instead find out the facts for themselves. Written in rhyme, this will definitely be a favourite in my school.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is an amusing story with fun illustrations! Liked the detective child aspect.

4.5 Stars

The book is about how people spread rumors in the fear of the unknown and create complications for themselves and others. The Blue Bagoo here is the victim of these rumors, though some of it might be a wee bit true, albeit in a good way.
We have a little girl wanting to who Blue Bagoo is. Written in rhymed verse, people share their versions, adding more drama and twists to the actual tale. The concept and execution of the book are done well. People get convinced easily toward the end, but this is a kiddo book, so it’s fine.
The illustrations are cute and eye-catchy. Every page has the Blue Bagoo peeking out from a hidden place until it reveals its presence to the little girl. The girl is dressed like a detective. And the people aren’t humans, either. They are a blend of different creatures in different colors.
It’s like reading a little book about the cutest monsters you want to be friends with. Beware The Blue Bagoo presents an important message in a lighthearted manner. Teeny kids might find a couple of rumors scary (which appears to be the intention). The text appears in different sizes, adding to the fun quotient.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and Happy Yak and am voluntarily leaving a review.