This book left me way happier then "Gudetama: Surviving the Holidays" did but that honestly comes down to timing. Gudetama talking about mindfulness feels Poignant as the Pandemic continues to go on and on. As well as with the state the world is in currently. Gudetama has some great advice on dealing with others on the internet, even if they are family.

What I didn't like, was the specific call out to not take time when you are overwhelmed at work to practice mindfulness. Especially when that level of stress can in reality make you much less productive than you would have if you had just taken that time to reorientate and center yourself would have.

Props though for the use of the singular they. I got butterflies reading it. It still feels incredibly rare so seeing it used here felt awesome.

I love the overall idea but it honestly gave me a headache to look at :/ practicing mindfulness is so important though!

<b> The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.' </b>

4/5 stars

This was really cute! When I read the title I didn't really think this book would <i> actually </i> give me tips for mindfulness and just lil tips on how to be a better and nicer person, but.. it did. In a nice, comforting and funny way.

I'm in no way a comic expert, so for a full review on that you're not going to get it from me. The file I got from Netgalley was very colorful and beautiful though, I hope the printed versions will turn out just as colorful and not let any of the beautiful coloring go to waste.

It's a great comic to introduce someone to mindfullness if they are really not with those self-help books, and would much rather have a nice comic. I think it could help people take those first few steps to being more mindful.

I thought I would read this for fun, but I really enjoyed it. This comic is sweet and cute. It gives you good advices.

that was too cute. i love that little egg so much and it was actually a lot more serious and deep than i expected. quick, fun read.

This is an informative non-fiction graphic novel and a great introduction into mindfulness. I have intended to begin the process of becoming more mindful for a while, but I wanted to learn more about it first, this was a great place for me to start

Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy was such a quick, fun and insightful read.

We keep hearing the word ‘mindfulness’ everywhere, left and right, but… what does it actually mean? How do we apply it to our daily lives?

In this book we get to see that mindfulness is not only a state of mind but also the small acts of kindness and compassion we can do in our everyday lives, not just for others but for ourselves as well.

Essentially, it’s about being considerate, compassionate and understanding of the world around us and our own emotions.

And even though our lovely Gudetama is a lazy cute egg, the messages really come across quite clearly in a way that everyone can understand and relate to.

I really enjoyed this book and I wish everyone could read it and start being more mindful all around the globe, because humanity definitely needs more of it.


Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my opinion and honest review.

#GudetamaMindfulnessfortheLazy #NetGalley

This graphic novel contains short stories about Gudetama the lazy egg exploring (or rather being dragged along by a friend to explore) mindfulness.
The author does a good job simplifying concepts and readily provides easy examples for readers to incorporate into their daily lives. The art is absolutely adorable, and the vibrant colors, paneling, and facial expressions really brings the stories to life. (Bonus points for making all the characters so diverse.) The writing and art work so well together, making this graphic novel both cute and at times funny.

I've never read this kind of book before so I was curious as to how it worked. I think it would be a great way for younger people / reluctant readers to have some insight into this important topic. Mindfulness, and even more, being kind and connected, is the theme of the book, and different topics are explored in short graphic stories using very cute characters. I felt the message was conveyed well, and the message was reasonable. I'll recommend this to my son as I think it would help him with anxiety. #netgalley #gudetama

As usual, the Gudetama comics are a collection of short stories, centred on a topic and exploring it. This time, we're talking Mindfulness - how easy it can be and how rewarding it is.
I loved the scenarios and the explanations, although I'm not very sold on "say Hello to *everyone*" - I think this doesn't really work in some cultures, especially in big busy cities. Aside from that, very creative and fun to read.
I'd definitely recommend this, for children and adults alike.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

I enjoyed this Gudetama graphic novel, though not as much as the last one I read. That said, he's the most entertaining egg I know...

What is mindfulness, and how can you incorporate this into your life?

Gudetama is skeptical at first because it sounds like work, but slowly, by living through examples, he learns that it's not that much work for the results he could get.

I never read a Gudetama comic before and picked it up because I was curious about the egg.
It appears that I already practise this kind of mindfulness that is explored here.

The chapters are very short, and easy to follow. Very colourful, and I enjoyed viewing Gudetama in various stages: Slumping on egg-white, or hidden in his shells.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for the opportunity to review this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader´s copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this graphic novel for young readers. I think it serves as a fun and colorful way to introduce social stories about how to interact with others, be a little less harsh on yourself, and practice mindfulness. I loved the art and simplified manner that the author broke down complex topics for younger readers. Definitely will purchase to use with some of the children I work with!

Truly delightful, and somehow spans age groups in terms of being relevant. Love the art as usual but was very (pleasantly) surprised by the storyboarding. Another book with the depth of Art Matters(Neil Gaiman) to keep a copy of at home.

Thank you NetGalley!

Gudetama follows Nisetama (an energetic human with a passion for dancing) as he embarks to teach his friend Glidetama (a chick, I think, with a rather cute butt and a passion for naps) how to put mindfulness to use in everyday ways.

While Glidetama feels a bit like my spirit animal, the mindfulness advice was not the usual 'meditation' guidance. It's more like a guide on how to be kind to yourself and others. I felt that this would be very good for pre-teens, as it explains an important topic in a way that is bright, engaging and funny.

I enjoy Gudetama on youtube every once in a while and practice mindfulness meditation so I thought I would check out this comic. It does a good job of explaining mindfulness and its various applications to a causal/young reader. I had never encountered the guy in the yellow suit before who basically plays the coach for Gudetama. He didn't have much of a personality for me. Basically the hyper, super-positive cheerleader trope that you see in anime sometimes. It wasn't for me but I definitely could see Gudetama lovers enjoying this book.

A wonderful introduction to mindfulness for both children and fans of Gudetama alike. Assuming its main audience is the former, it's thus superficial in explaining what mindfulness is but nevertheless emphasizes the importance of our actions in relation to others. It's a good gateway for children to delve deeper into being cognizant of sympathy/empathy as well as the topic of mindfulness at large for the future.

This was a very cute comic! I loved the messages it passed on. This would be great for children and young adults that have a hard time understanding these concepts to grasp them early on in life. The art was very good, though I got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of panels on each page because they were all full color and rather detailed. I love a well-detailed comic but this one took it a tad bit too far in comparison to all the other comics I've read over the years. My one other critique would be the font choice. In particular the letter 'U'. The font used reads like a 'LI'. I was jarred out of the stories various times to re-read a word that didn't make sense the first time around. Overall, it was a nice comic with a good message behind it!

* I received an eARC of this book via Netgalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

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!

This is such a sweet, insightful and educational graphic novel which I adored.

The colours, illustrations and atmosphere throughout this book captivate you and make you read it non-stop right till the very end.

I highly recommend this one!