Sticky Icky Vicky is a very child-friendly take on inner-voice and the concept of fear! I especially liked the conversation tips for parents/educators at the end of the book! Wonderful illustrations throughout!

Vicky does not like water because of an accident when she was younger. this prevents her from bathing. All that changes when she wants to have fun with her friends. In some was this is relatable, but the way she handles her problem and gets over her fear is not believable.

What a lovely story, full of the most beautiful illustrations (gave me some Moana vibes with the colour scheme), and a positive message of choosing courage over fear.

This book is written by professionals, aimed at readers aged 6 to 10 years. It tells the story of Sticky Icky Vicky, who at the age of 3 had a mishap in the sea where a rogue wave caught her, sweep her to far out and although her dad managed to get to her, she has been left with a crippling fear of water. Through this fear, Vicky avoids water at whatever cost she can, showering only once a week. She really does loves getting messy and dirty, which is how she’s earned her ‘Sticky Icky’ nickname. As the story moves on, Vicky is invited to one of her best friends birthday party, which is a “water slide birthday splash”. Vicky desperately wants to go, and although her friends are very understanding of her fears, she decides enough is enough for it is time to face her fears once and for all. Which she does successfully and her mindset goes from negative feelings and fear to positive feelings and courage when facing difficult situations.

I think this child-friendly story perfectly portrays Vicky’s feelings of fear and anxiety, naming her inner voice Negative Ned whenever these feelings emerge. Going forward to bravely facing these fears and as she chooses courage over fear, it clearly shows how Negative Ned can transform into Positive Ted, who sticks around and helps support and encourage Vicky to cope from there on when she encounters difficult, challenging situations.

What a lovely, beautifully illustrated story that deserves a space on every child’s bookshelf!

| Thank you netgalley, the publisher and author for this e-ARC and giving me the opportunity to read and review the story. |

One of the best colourful storybook coming out this year, y'all!

This storybook encourages children to be curious and playful; to be courageous and and try out new things instead of being afraid.

Courage over fear. Always!

I appreciate the multicultural representation.

The art and the illustrations are quite suitable for the audience age group and it's quite easy to the eyes.

A good readalong with playful, cheerful characters this one is indeed a good one.

Thank you, authors and the publisher, for the advance reading copy.

This book was excellent! I loved the rhyming that was put throughout. I loved that the storyline was overcoming your fears. I think this book will be very helpful for young kids. The illustrations were also wonderful!