This was definitely a cute read but I am not sure if I would recommend it, except to maybe other Gudetama fans. I enjoyed it overall.

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"Honestly, just treat people how you want to be treated."

Came across this gem as I was browsing Netgalley for comics and graphic novels to request/read. It's a short lovely book that gives different situations wherein there are various applications and definitions of the word MINDFULNESS.

It dabbles on the topics of self-care, empathy, sympathy, dealing with anxiety, being the bigger person, making sound decisions, and taking the next steps to improve one's self.

Check this book out if you want a short but sweet comic about a lazy egg teaching mindfulness to people!

This was a cute, colorful guide on how to be more mindful in the modern world, especially for those who don't have a lot of time to... Or just would rather take a nap. It takes place in little episodes, each with their own moral. I would have liked to see more focus on Gudetama rather than Nisetama, but it was nice to see them working together to be more mindful. I definitely related to Gudetama's laziness... But there were a lot of nice tips in the book that I'll take with me for the future.

I discovered Gudetama many years ago. He is a Japanese cartoon egg who only wants to nap all day. I highly recommend watching some clips on Youtube if you're not familiar with him. Being an avid napper, Gudetama has always resonated with me and I was very excited to see this Gudetama manga/cartoon book aimed at helping people practice more mindfulness in their life.

The artwork is vibrant and cute, and the lessons in the book are very important, and the world would be a better place if everyone practiced mindfulness and treated people the way they want to be treated, The book tackles topics on sharing, overcoming anxiety, how not to be an internet troll, and sympathy vs empathy. I feel like children need to learn these concepts at a young age. And the author explains these concepts in an easy to understand way.

After the first third of the book I was thinking that a book like this should be mandatory for children to read and discuss in classrooms. But then more scenarios were presented such as social media issues and I started wondering what the target age is for the book. I feel like the writing seems to be directed to elementary children but the scenarios are more geared towards teens and adults. I personally don't know if elementary kids could grasp the nuance of certain scenarios. This would probably be best aimed at preteens.

As an adult reading it, it feels like a 3 star book but I probably would feel differently if I had children who I could read this to and discuss the scenarios and the importance of practicing mindfulness with.

I'd suggest that this is an excellent place to begin for folks interested in the basic concepts of mindfulness. Gudetama is a wonderful creation, and feels very timely. I enjoyed the art style and humour present in the book.

Such a short book but done so well. I’ve seen images of Gudetama everywhere but had no idea there were short books about him. I definitely wasn’t expecting something like this but I loved it.

The book just goes over a handful of problems a lot of people go through for their everyday life. And I appreciate that even when Gudetama gives advice that is helpful the person may not agree or interpret in another way, because not everyone is going to listen. And his friend Nisetama is the best with being the opposite of Gudetama in just dancing around all beautiful.

With just this book though I want to read the rest of Gudetama’s books because they’re a quick read and give some good advice, especially for it’s target audience. Really recommend this once, especially because Gudetama is a mood with just wanting to take naps all day. And the art and color are really pleasing on the eyes that you’ll just want more and more.

Follow Gudetama and Nisetama as they roll out of bed to witness (and aid) in mindfulness throughout the community. Each mini-story showcases a type of reason for mindfulness (anxiety, perpetual doom, being respectful of personal space, etc). They are each full of silly humor and realistic issues that we all experience. I recommend this for tween and teen graphic novel collections and for use in mindfulness or book clubs to talk about these topics. Overall, a delightfully library addition!

This was a fun and easy book to think about how you tackle each day. It was nice to see all the different ways to think about mindfulness, most of the time I think of the standard live in the moment, don't fret about the past or panic about the future. But this also highlighted that if you feel overwhelmed you can take a moment to regroup and center before working again. There were a lot of fun tidbits, and the art and characters made it even more enjoyable.

Are you looking for a fun and short comic series about being lazy and how to be mindful? Well, Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is a unique and comedic take all on mindfulness.

I enjoyed this short read. It's comical, made me smile and can be quite beneficial in mindfulness education. The illustrations are also fabulous and colourful, which draws a lot of attention and makes the story more interesting.

Reminder: random acts of kindness (especially small ones) can really make someone's day!

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I received an ARC of this adorable book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was absolutely adorable! I LOVE this art style and it was funny and cute and honestly more people should read this. Great tips for staying mindful, but more importantly, just being a nice person. Kindness is underrated.

Gudetama: Mindfulness for the Lazy is an adorable collection of short comics featuring the beloved Sanrio character Gudetama and Nisetama as they help their friends understand and practice mindfulness.

This was a really cute, fun, simple, and pretty silly read. I liked that it discusses different ways to be mindful and that it focuses on concrete practices for daily life.

This is a great book to introduce young readers to mindfulness!

Adorable. Follow Gudetama as he learns mindfullness and teaches it to others. This book uses this little lazy egg to great effect in order to show that it's not that difficult to be mindful in your daily life. Perfect for children or anyone who likes the whimsical nature of the sad egg Gudetama.

Gudetama is adorable. This thicc little egg yolk (?) wants to do nothing more than nap, but his over-enthusiastic friend (?) insists that today is the day to learn about mindfulness. The odd couple floats around town learning and teaching others about self-love, self-respect, and staying in the moment.

Mindfulness For the Lazy discusses cutting out negative influences, staying organized, and empathy. I appreciated that not all of the characters were able to accomplish this! It’s hard sometimes, and it’s important to recognize that.

This little graphic novel is 0% esoteric. It’s just a speedy PSA about not being a butt.

Honestly, I thought this graphic novel would be more about mindfulness. There’s a lot about self-care and self-regulating, not so much about how to actually be in the moment. And I can’t quite pin down who the target audience would be. It’s presented in a way that would be easily digestible and even eye-opening for children, but features office drones under mountains of paperwork and adults forgetting to pick up each other from the airport. I don’t think this book was for me, but it was fun.

There are some rays of sunshine in here. From casual non-binary pronoun usage to a character who dunked on someone while using the wrong “your,” it’s the asides that make this story shine. I especially enjoyed the flowchart of how to deal with unpleasant people on social media.

If I were already a fan of Gudetama (and I can imagine it’s very easy to become one!) I’d probably enjoy this little guide more. Gudetama: Mindfulness For the Lazy is perfect for people in a hurry and those who like humor with their self-help.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love Gudetama deeply so when I saw this was available for review I was psyched. This is so cute and jam packed full of lesson for school age children to learn how to be mindful, live in the moment, overcome stress, and empathize with others. The lessons are told in short vignettes that are charmingly funny and Gudetama is the cutest Sanrio character ever created. I loved this!

Overall, this was an enjoyable journey to learn about mindfulness with Gudetama! The story was packed with a great variety of examples that were really effective, and I thought the use of lists and charts on do's and don'ts was handy for readers! The use of humour was a great way to explore this concept, as it was more entertaining than most books on mindfulness. Some of the explanations were a bit off though, e.g. what sympathy/empathy is and the corresponding examples, (Brene Brown has a short film on sympathy/empathy on YouTube that I recommend watching for reference.) I also found it a bit off-putting how pushy the characters were about the Martin not saying "good morning". In some examples, such as exploring personal space, they did a great job at explaining how people are different and have different needs-- but with scenarios like the "good morning" one, I felt like there was a missed opportunity to explore different ways to be mindful-- such as with a nod or a smile in acknowledgement of someone passing by.

I really enjoyed this! This was a great non-fiction comic to teach kids (and maybe even adults) the basics of mindfulness.

The book features Gudetama, who is already a recognizable character and utilizes humor to give lessons on morals and respect without coming across as preachy. Gudetama and Nisetama's banter add a nice sense of levity and perspective to the mini lessons. For instance, in the section where the chronically late man gets his act together and makes up with his friend by driving to the airport every day until they show up, Nisetama is blown away by what a great best friend move that was, while Gudetama adds "is it though? It feels wasteful."

Some of the topics included are personal boundaries, how to handle disagreements, repairing friendships, mindfulness on social media, worries about the future, and how to deal with problematic relatives.

This is really sweet, funny, and helpful! It's a simple (but not overly simplified) guide to mindfulness, including a number of things that I honestly didn't know were a part of mindfulness, like organization, empathy, forgiveness, not going off on people online, etc. I like the question-and-answer format, where characters ask for help from Gudetama (an adorable little egg yolk (I think?? lol)). It left me feeling hopeful and uplifted, and like I can incorporate these things into my daily life! Although this is really cutesy, I honestly think it would be better for teen to adult audiences, because most of the scenarios are ones adults would find themselves in (picking a friend up at the airport, being overwhelmed at work, arguing with someone online, etc.). I would recommend this quick and cute read to pretty much everyone!

While I have a feeling this book will be more attractive to those who are already familiar with Gudetama, this book has a lot of appeal for kids and teachers. Gudetama is a sleepy little dude who, along with his best friend Nisetama, sets out to discover the secrets of mindfulness. Topics like considering other people, taking breaks when needed, and doing what's right populate the colorful pages of this short graphic novel. It's a bit chaotic at times, but each story has a fun little lesson that doesn't come across as preachy. Parents and teachers can use the cute cartoons to remind kids of how to act rightly, while the kids themselves can enjoy the humor and silliness on each page. I wouldn't mind a poster version of a few of these strips to hang in my classroom.
My only complaint is that some of the topics seem poorly targeted, such as describing when an office worker should take mindfulness breaks. I think this book has a lot more appeal to children, so it would make more sense to put a student in this particular segment. Still, I enjoyed reading it, and I'm curious about other stories about this appealing character.
Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review this comic book!

This was such a cute comic! I’m a fan of Gudetama and thought it was a fun read! Being older, this is a great reminder to be more mindful of those around you and simple ways to do so. For younger audiences, I think this is an excellent book to help them grasp these concepts and have a fun time while learning. I think Gudetama said it best, “Don’t be a butt.” I would recommend this to young readers!

Unique way to look at mindfulness in a way and different way. The use of mindfulness could easily help many lives but it takes a lot of energy to truly embrace it. This book creates a fun way to look at a relevant topic.