This book was a bit odd. Maybe it has a place but it isn't one that our family will read again. Not really a great childhood topic.

A picture book showing what happens when a kids favorite toy disappears and the chaos that ensures when the parents try to replace it.

Simple yet detailed illustrations and an easy-to-empathize-with storyline will make this a hit among younger readers.

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

Olive's favorite thing is Mr. Snuggles. When He goes missing Olive looks everywhere but she can't find him. Luckily her family knows what to do and a new Mr. Snuggles appears. But Olive knows he is an imposter. . what is she going to do? Well she tries to make it work with this new toy but he just doesn't understand. Then a thunderstorm comes one night and this new toy helps to calm Olive. What will happen when the old Mr. Snuggles returns.

I sweet story with great pictures and easy to follow storyline. Good for any kid who has a special something.

This was a cute story about a little girl who loses her plushie. She is heartbroken of course. When Mr. Snuggles shows up she is elated! Until she realizes something is different. She won't do with an Imposter!

*I received a copy of this book for free. The review is my own, honest and unsolicited.

This story was so sweet and the illustrations were perfect. I loved how it highlighted the importance of having a favorite snuggle buddy and the trauma kids feel when they lose them. Olive received a replacement because her parents knew how important Mr Snuggles was to her. She did not like the replacement and tried her best to ignore him. But on a stormy night, she realized that the “imposter” was there when she need him. Olive finds her original missing snuggle buddy and she learns that two are better than one.
Such a good story to have class discussions with or parent scan talk to their kids. I also like the vocabulary that helps enhance a child’s word knowledge.
Thank you #netgalley and #gnomepublishing for the ARC of #theimposter

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy! Perfect to read to kids who have a stuffed animal that they love. I love how the ending of this story turned out!

The Imposter was such a cute story! The illustrations were colorful, and the sentence structure and placement will be sure to grab children's attention, especially the sound effects.

What if you favorite toy went missing? What if it was replaced with an imposter? Would you notice? Children, parents, and adults who once cherished a particular toy will all enjoy this relatable book.

I received a copy from Gnome Road Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

An absolute DELIGHT of a book! In The Imposter, Laura Bower perfectly depicts that most dreaded day for all parents - the loss of a favourite stuffed animal. When Olive loses Mr Snuggles she is distraught, but then he reappears - or does he? Clever Olive suspects an imposter, and refuses to make friends with the new Mr Snuggles, but might there be a happy ending in sight for everyone? It's a story that tugs at the heartstrings. Kerisa Greene's illustrations are adorable and I defy anyone not to fall in love with both Mr Snuggles AND the 'Imposter'.

The Imposter perfectly captures the power of a child's imagination while celebrating both loyalty to old friends and the beauty of making new ones.

The Imposter is an adorable story about a little girl who discovers that there is always room in your heart for one more person (or thing). The illustrations help carry the story forward making it an exciting and entertaining adventure for young children. The lesson of the book provides a wonderful teaching opportunity for a parent. Highly recommend.

An absolutely adorable (and accurate) children's picture book, best to be either read to a small child or for one just learning, I loved it! My little loved it, and its pretty relatable. Simplistic but emotive illustrations that work well with the text/story, this one would make a great gift. Recommended.

LibraryThing Early Reviewer

Olive LOVES her Mr. Snuggles. He's her best friend and confidante. They do everything together. When he goes missing one day, she is bereft. Then he reappears. JOY! Only . . . suddenly he's cleaner, and he smells different. Could Olive's dearest pal been replaced by an . . . imposter?

This is a very cute, very relatable tale that any child who's ever loved a stuffed animal or doll is going to adore. Kerisa Greene's artwork is sweet, and makes a great accompaniment to the story.

A story that many of lived. NO, you cannot replace a loved stuffed animal. They will know. Every. Single. Time. So many big emotions with the missing Mr. Snuggles. Eventually, Olive finds space in her heart for Mr. Huggies. Illustrations and text blead perfectly in this story of old and new friends.

Everyone has one thing they loved more than anything else in this world. Same as Olive who has a cute doll named Mr.Snuggles. Oneday, Mr. Snuggles went missing. Olives searched all the usual spot.

Read aloud with your kids and ask them what the things they loved more. My daughter have a big teddy named Olaf and she loves that teddy.

The illustration of this book was so cute. Surely, kids will love to read it until the last pages.

I received an electronic ARC from Gnome Road Publishing through NetGalley.
So many families have faced this situation. When a favorite stuffy goes missing, Olive looked everywhere for it. Readers see her share her memories of all the special times together as she searches. Then, she finds Mr. Snuggles, but it doesn't feel the same. She discovers her family has bought a new stuffy which she rejects. By the end, she has both stuffies and is happy again.
Bower does a masterful job capturing all of the emotions involved in losing a security object. Readers will feel the pain and see the humor as the story unfolds. The illustrations enhance the text and offer further clues throughout.

A girl realizes two stuffed animals are better than one.

"Imposter" is a fun read about a stuffed animal named Mr. Snuggles. Olive is unhappy when Mr. Snuggles goes missing. Her parents attempt to replace Mr. Snuggles with an identical one. After a stormy night, Olive decides that maybe Mr. Snuggles and its imposter aren't so bad. I highly recommend this book for its whimsical pictures that accompany the text.

Olive has lost her favorite snuggly pal, Mr. Snuggles, and is distraught. She used to do everything with Mr. Snuggles, play games, read books, sing songs together, etc. Then "Mr. Snuggles" shows up again and Olive realizes that something is not quite right with him, he just seems different; too clean, too fluffy, and more like an imposter. Olive finds the box that came with the new Mr. Snuggles and her suspicions about him being an imposter are confirmed. She is so upset that the old Snuggles is gone that she doesn't want to play with her new snuggly toy. Her parents encourage her to try to get used to her new Mr. Snuggles and before we know it Olive finds new things she likes to do with the imposter. Then one night after looking far under her bed she finds her old Mr. Snuggles and names her new one Mr. Huggles. Two new friends are born and neither one is an imposter to Olive anymore.

A relatable book for most young children who have had their very own snuggly friend. Also teaches a cute lesson in learning to adjust to new friends/new things in our lives after a loss. I would love to own a hard copy of this picturebook for my collection. A beautiful and successful debut by the author Bower.

The Imposter is an adorable tale written by Laura Bower and illustrated by Kerisa Greene. In the book, Olive loves her plush friend Mr. Snuggles and keeps him close by for all her adventures. Until one day, Olive can't find Mr. Snuggles. Olive is overset by grief until Mr. Snuggles reappears. But is it the real Mr. Snuggles? Readers will be fascinated by this tale of a missing bff and ID theft. The illustrations are cheery and sweet, setting off the text perfectly. Parents and children will both relate to this tale. It's a perfect for bedtime reading as we all know that's the most common time for plush friends to disappear.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Young Olive is playful and cheerful with Mr. Snuggles. Every day, there's a new adventure for them, from coloring to playing games; each day is fun. But what happens when Mr. Snuggles goes missing? And who's Mr. Huggles? It is a delightful picture book on the meaning of friendships and gaining new ones. The Imposter is perfect for young ones who lose their favorite stuffed animal and always find something new.

Thanks NetGalley for the preview!

This book was sweet. I loved the illustrations and the vibrance of the main character. My daughter has a lovey and is very attached to him so I can very much relate. I loved the cute ending.