I adore the art style in this book, its all so cute!. All the characters are so expressive and diverse, and the message is clear and empowering. I also love that it includes animals that are less often seen in children's books. Amphibians and reptiles are less often seen in kids books and I adore how theyre depicted!

Dewrop is the cutest axolotl (I can’t even pronounce it but who cares!) and he cares a lot about his friends. My son told me to pick this book to read because Dewdrop looked so cute. The art throughout the book is absolutely adorable and the story is sweet and heartfelt. The book is told in comic book style with the word bubble appearing when a character speaks. I love how Dewdrop helps his friends by encouraging them when they feel a little anxiety about their role in the sports fair. This book definitely resonates with my seven year old who needs encouragement to not give up when things get challenging.

This was one of the cutest things I've ever seen! Dewdrop is an adorable axolotl, joining her underwater friends in preparing for the annual Sports Fair. Each friend is preparing for a different role, and each friend is struggling...until the ever optimistic Dewdrop stops by to help them find their true potential and realize that they can't please everyone but should strive to do their personal best! What a great message for children :-)

Review to come in March 2020 on blog/goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

OMG, a new Katie O'Neill, and this time a picture book! Of course I couldn't resist and I had to get it from Netgalley. Just look at that cover, that cutie is just asking you to read its book!

It is time for a competition and Dewdrop is eager to help out. As cheerleader! Yep. This little one goes fully for it. She helps out with everything, cheers up her friends in a wonderful Dewdrop way. Because yes, her friends need some motivation, they need some Dewdrop love. They see other competitors being much better, or they have just no inspiration for the competition. Dewdrop pops by all her friends and she was just so sweet and motivational that everyone was sparkling afterwards.

The sportsfestival was just wonderful and I was cheering for the animals participating in them. You can do it! Yep, I was cheerleading just as much as Dewdrop was! And then there was the really adorable ending that just had me go aww!

I just loved the art, but then again this is Katie O'Neill and I love love her work. She has a wonderful way with drawing/making art, the characters really come to life. Look at Dewdrop! Look at those adorable expressions on her and her friends. And then there are the backgrounds. So pretty!

All in all, this was such a gorgeous and fun book to read and I would highly recommend it to all. I am sure kids, and adults, will love it.

This was really cute, I love Katie O'Neill's artwork and this had such a sweet little moral story to it. It was very simple but it is for young children and thinking about the target audience I believe it was spot on. Even for older audiences it is wonderful, even though I did just want more :)

This was such a cute graphic novel. I liked the story and the art. I can’t wait to see what else the author comes up with in the future.

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Thank you to @onipress and @netgalley for this ARE of @strangelykatie new book Dewdrop!

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Synopsis from the publisher: From the author of The Tea Dragon Society comes Dewdrop, the delightful children’s tale of an adorable axolotl who cheers on his underwater friends as they each bring their talents to the pond’s sports fair! Dewdrop is an easygoing, gentle axolotl who enjoys naps, worm pie, and cheerleading. When the yearly sports fair nears, he and his friends—Mia the weightlifting turtle, Newman the musical newt, and three minnows who love to cook—get ready to showcase their skills to the whole pond! However, as the day of the fair gets closer, Dewdrop’s friends can’t help putting pressure on themselves to be the best. It’s up to Dewdrop to remind them how to be mindful, go at their own pace, and find joy in their own achievements.

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Let me just say anything by Katie O’Neill is an automatic buy for me. Her books are so beautiful and have the sweetest most meaningful stories. This new book is definitely aimed at the younger readers and is again a beautifully illustrated graphic novel with an important and feeling message. This book shows how we can all be our own toughest critics, but it’s important to be mindful of how far you have come instead of how much further you think you have to go. Would highly recommend this for all the littles in your life, or even the big kids adults who need that gentle reminder that they are already amazing as they are. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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This children's book is super cute.
It talks about how important it is to hear a friendly word and how we should care about ourselves more than others think or do.
The illustrations are super cute.

I feel like we do not deserve this book, it is just an incredibly pure story, so pure that my heart can't take it, it's like a big warm hug. I will always love Katie O'Neill's art, so beautiful and soft which makes you want to hug the characters so bad. And the moral of the story basically being "you can do it" and "do it for yourself" is just amazing. I love love love this book.

This is such a sweet story of appreciating the smallest things. Love the art style and the message of the story.

OMG!This is the cutest picture book ever! I'm a huge fan of Katie O'Neill and her artwork is just perfection. I think this picture book is great for children because it deals with friendship and how to overcome insecurities but in a really cute and age-appropriate way. Dewdrop is the cutests axolotl ever and a great main character. Great book for children with beautiful drawings.

An adorably illustrated book that is colorful without being garish. The sweet-spirited Dewdrop is a cheerleader for the town sports fair not only literally but in the sense of encouraging her neighbors who have self-doubts. Storyline is interesting and fun without being overly preachy (for the age level; third graders and up are likely to find it too obviously a "lesson") Just right for kids reading on grades 1-2 level; also a good read-to for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Recommended for school and public libraries.

Aww this was adorable! It's a children's book about a sports fair where everyone does what they do best, whether it's competing, writing a song, cheerleading or making food for the animals who go to the fair.

As we all do, the characters get a bit discouraged in the process, wondering if they're good enough, but Dewdrop's encouragement helps them find the confidence in themselves once again.

It's a really cute book and the art is very good (if you've read Katie O'Neill's previous books you'll know), and it has a lovely message. I definitely recommend it as a gift for young child (or why not, for yourself too).

Follow the adventure of Dewdrop and his friends as they approach a sports competition.
Each character has a role to play, but all also have their doubts ...
A nice little lesson on the pressure we can face under the eyes of others ...

The illustrations are beautiful and colorful, but that didn't surprise me at all, as I chose this book for its author, Katie O'Neill, who also wrote and illustrated The Tea Dragon Society and The Tea Dragon Festival I loved it. ^^

I love everything Katie O'Neill does! She excels at creating adorable characters who are both the softest cinnamon rolls and also passionate and caring. Dewdrop is a lovely story about supporting your friends and being yourself. I loved it!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing a digital ARC.*

This was the cutest thing ever! I'm already a fan of Katie O'Neill and all imagined worlds that come from her. So, of course, the minute I saw this book up for grabs on NetGalley I knew I had to try and get approved for it. Which, turns out the odds were ever in my favor and I was able to get this book and read it with my daughter.

Yes, it's more for a younger age group, but that didn't keep my daughter and I from enjoying every single page in this book. She's seven and reads many different types of books, but this was one that really caught her attention. The simplicity of the story, the life lesson included, that's what made this even more delightful. All of those components, plus the cuteness of the illustrations, made this a favorite for both of us. Any little one would love this!

***I received this copy from Oni Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.***

My step-son Logan loved this book, he would give it 100/10 stars!

I loved the story and the positive message.

This is such a beautiful children's book, not only in the amazing artwork but also the story. It's a very cute story about trying and not giving up, to just have optimism!

So I absolutely love Katie O’Neills Tea Dragon Society so I couldn’t wait to read this one and Dewdrop did not disappoint. Dewdrop is the shortest, sweetest, little graphic novel I have ever read. The message was perfect and the illustrations were just the cutest. I will definitely be buying myself a copy when it comes out. Highly recommend for all ages!

Adorable illustrations as always. A feel good story about doing your best, becoming a better you each and every day, and encouraging friends.