I did not know this writer, and now I have become a fan of her traits and her cute messages, full of encouragement and high spirits. To each page a different drawing with great phrases to start the day with a happy smile. Just looking at this cover made me want to hug this penguin and take him or me.

This book is an absolute delight to read. It's everything I needed after a long week of classes and studying - simple, cheerful, and motivational. The comics in Loading Penguin Hugs are mostly single-panel stand-alone comics featuring ADORABLE art that reminds me of Pusheen or similar chibi-style animation. If someone gave me a greeting card featuring one of Jacqueline Chen's characters, I would probably tear up. It's just so simple and cute. Loading Penguin Hugs would make a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift for just about anyone - your thirteen-year-old niece, your co-worker, or your dentist.

I've followed Chen's chibird work for a while now and I love it all. Her illustration style is simple and cute but the sentiments of her pieces are for all of us - young and old. This book is the perfect pick-me-up after a rough day, and would be an ideal gift for friends and family. I highly recommend it.

This was the cutest book in the whole entire world of cute. This would be a perfect book to put in the restroom, the doctors office, or in your classroom. Sometimes we need to know that we aren't perfect, but that its okay. I couldn't have smiled more or been more happy after reading this book. Oh my goodness. Cuteness alert!

A selection of self-affirming memes-in-the-making, designed to encourage positive thoughts and attitude. Probably fine - certainly the design is a lot better than it might have been - but really not my thing.

I'm pretty sure everyone has seen this gif floating (heh) around the internet, especially when a friend is having a bad day and you want to give them a smile.

(Inserted gif of ghost hug)

This is the creator of that comic, as well as so many other fantastic ones I've seen with no idea who the artist is.

These are some of the cutest, most positive doodles I have ever seen online. Adorable chubby cheeked characters offering positivity, support, and atta girl/boys for any moment you may be having.

I want this book, and I want to send this book to literally everyone I'm friends with.

I just might...

Cute af.

I had seen the author's illustrations before and I found them super cute. They're sweet and motivational at the same time and that's difficult to do, but the author really achieves it.

This kind of illustrations/comics/book is what I mean when I say I want to read motivational stuff.

For the topic is kinda repetitive, but that doesn't mean I didn't recommend it. I <b>would love</b> to have a physical copy to read when I'm in a bad mood.

Such a precious book. I have seen Jacqueline Chen's artwork all over social media and never knew the artist's name. So many good vibes in here. I want to print out some pages and hang them around my house. And I love the index at the end, so you can always find something that hits home for whatever you're dealing with at the time!

Loading Peguin Hugs is one of those cute books with great illustrations that has simple inspiration on each page. "You are enough." "Every one starts with a single step forward.". Simple, but needed inspiration. Some of these pages are pretty enough to become.stand alone prints. A great desk pick me up or gift for a struggling friend or family member.

It is a collection of simple and short comics. Reading the whole book didn't take much to read. With its cuteness, it is really a good book to cheer you up. I love the categorization of comics at the end of the book. It is a so smart idea. Are you having a bad day? You need positivity? You need a little push and a self-esteem boost for yourself? Well you know which pages are for you! Jacqueline Chen also points out that not being perfect is okay. Also, she makes fun of procrastination, introversion and working. She shows us the humorous side of our characteristics, our lives.

A collection of cute and motivational drawings gathered from Chibird. If you're familiar with the site, you know what you're getting, cutesy, upbeat stuff that we could probably all use a bit more of in our world.

This book is an adorable collection of Chen's drawings that so many have become familiar with through the Chibird accounts on Instagram and Tumblr. While the book is a quick read, it's definitely one that can be gone back to over and over again whenever you need a pick me or a reminder that things will get better. I'll definitely be giving copies out to friends and family and recommending it to anyone who needs a little bit of happiness during their day.

This is an adorable comic collection. Sometimes reading books like this gives me positive energy. It was cute and lovely.

I was a third of the way into Loading Penguin Hugs when I abruptly stopped reading and went to pre-order it for a friend. It is the perfect book for so many of us, and if I were loaded with cash, I’d pre-order it for half a dozen more friends.

You may already be familiar with this artist because of her ghost hug gif that’s been floating around the internet (“you can’t feel it but it’s there!”). This whole book is full of the same cute art and sentiments!

While the art is sweet and childlike, I’d say the motivational messages in here are more relevant to teenagers and young adults. Those two age groups are have grown up under the influence of a social media that forces us to constantly compare ourselves to our peers and to only see our flaws as contrasted by their successes. This book is not just full of encouragement, but it also acknowledges negative feelings and accepts that they’re necessary sometimes.

I would recommend this to stressed teenagers, panicking young adults, to anyone who wants a hug but can’t get one at the moment, and to someone who needs to be reminded that nice things exist in this world. :)

This book is adorable!

This book is a great gift to cheer up your favorite cute meme lover. This is also a great book to have as a coffee table book. The art is simple, but effective and the messages are uplifting while acknowledging that it is ok to have bad days and ok to need help.

Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Although deceptively simplistic in its style, this book includes colorful and eye-catching images. The text is not narrative in flow, per se, but offers insight, humor, and wisdom. A likeable book that would make a lovely gift.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read this comic.

A very fast paced, simplistic and motivational read with stunning illustrations throughout. The uplifting messages, while being accompanied by bright and cheerful illustrations, is sometimes just what you need to read to feel that little bit more positive and happy.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this comic to anyone looking for something cute, fun and light to read.

LOADING PENGUIN HUGS is exactly what you'd expect when reading the title. It's a cute but simplistic comic book of positive outlooks and sayings. I would definitely buy this for someone who just needs a little jolt of "happy" in their day.

Very cute and sweet collection of comics that encourage hope, positivity, and perseverance. Illustrations are colorful and full of adorable animal.s

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this comic eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . .

loading penguin hugs: heartwarming comics from chibird (Jacqueline Chen)

Title: loading penguin hugs

Author: Jacqueline Chen

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date: November 13, 2018! (hardback)

ISBN: 978-1449494582

Source: NetGalley

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I be feeling a bit under the weather and was having trouble figuring out what to read next when I saw "Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day?"  That was exactly how I was feeling and so I clicked on it.  These comics were instant gratification and immediately made me smile.  Just what I needed.
This collection of comics is short at 88 pages but I have read it three times (so far).  The author's illustrations are just so cute and feature animals, people, and small pep talks.  I am not sure how many of them have been previously featured on her website but I loved them.  One of me favourites was an updated version of this:

[trashcan pic]
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And another truth:

[reasons to get out of bed pic]
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Who doesn't want icecreams, puppies, sunshine, and BOOKS !?!  If that means taking a lot of forward steps to get them . . . Count Me In!  So if, like me, ye need to add a bit of pep to yer days then pick up these 88 reasons.  Ye can pre-order now.  Don't worry I will also remind the crew closer to publication day if ye currently be short of gold.  I just know that I am glad I found this author to brighten me windy and stormy nights.  Arrr!

So lastly . . .

Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing!

Goodread's website has this to say about the novel:

Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day? Loading Penguin Hugs is here to add a big boost of positivity to your life. The book is loaded with Jacqueline Chen’s motivational Chibird comics and illustrations. Every page offers cute and creative perspectives on topics, such as self-esteem, mental health, and getting through tough times.

Loading Penguin Hugs combines adorable illustrations with wholesome messages to cheer you on. Expressions like “You are not a failure. You are still growing!” provide encouragement and promote healthy mindsets. Chen’s chubby penguins, hedgehogs, Chibirds, and friends of all shapes put a smile on anyone’s face, and they’ve already made millions smile on Instagram, Tumblr, and GIPHY.

Loading Penguin Hugs is full of brand-new Chibird comics alongside popular favorites. The book comes with two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers, and the cover features a special silver foil detail!

This inspiring book is perfect for new and old Chibird fans. Chen and her animal friends are ready to brighten anyone’s day, one comic at a time.

To visit the author’s website go to:

Jacqueline Chen – Author

To buy the novel go to:

loading penguin hugs - Book

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