I wish I was a little more like Dewdrop, an adorable axolotl who helps his friends in this unbelievably cute children's' tale.

Dewdrop and his friends are getting ready for the sports fair. Mia, a weightlifting turtle, is entering the pebble-throwing contest but is discouraged after seeing other contestants who look stronger than her. Newton, the musical Newt, has been asked to write a song to cheer everyone on but has a hard time doing so, while he is trying so hard. Three minnows are in charge of the food but get worried their usual recipe is too boring. Dewdrop himself is practising his cheerleading routine, after helping his friends. He then says "Wow. I'm so good at cheerleading" and goes to check on his friends once more. He finds them doubting and putting pressure on themselves and helps them realise that they have to aim for their personal best and go at their own pace.

A wonderful story about friendship, doing your best and being kind to others. If I had children, I'd read this to them every day because of the positive friendship and overall kind aura of this picture book. The selfless Dewdrop could warm even the coldest of hearts. He is an amazing positive role model for all.

When I saw that the "The Tea Dragon Society" author was publishing a new book, I immediately felt the need to read it. Her illustrations will warm your heart and her cute style works excellently for Dewdrop and his friends. If I could live in a world drawn by Katie O'Neill, I would.

(This review will be posted to Goodreads and the B&N website on the publication date, April 7th 2020)

This is such a cute and sweet book. It is about a little creature cheering on all of its friends when they need encouragement and how they in turn show their appreciation.

I really liked the illustrations style. It was crisp and clean with a lot of vibrant colors. It kept to the same color palette as the original The Tea Dragon Society which is also an amazing series; each book also being based around a good character trait, but the are geared towards an older audience. The writing staying in the book would be great for an early reader.

I would highly recommend this book for those that like small graphic novels aimed at a younger audience or if you are a The Tea Dragon Society like me; it is always great to see the adorable The Tea Dragon Society creatures.

This is my first Katie O'Neil book and it was absolutely lovely - Dewdrop is such a sweet, genuine friend!!

The illustrations and bright, colourful and cute - exactly the style I love.

I wasn't expecting the panel format, but it worked well. The story was sweet, about getting stuck it your head and the insecurity of feeling you aren't enough. I think it speaks to adults and kids alike, and the format allows for great discussion.

Dewdrop is an adorably illustrated story about doing your best and encouraging others to do theirs, as well. The bright pictures and simple story will help even the youngest readers remain engaged.

Dewdrop by Katie O'Neill is a beautifully illustrated book. I am new to her books but wow her illustrations are so enchanting. With bright colors and the graphic novel formatting makes this book easy to read and follow. The story is pleasant and I would like to thank Netgalley for for providing me a copy for an honest review.

This was so cute and precious. I was smiling the entire time reading this. The art style is adorable and the story is so sweet.

Thanks Netgalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of this one to review!

The art style in this children’s book is really what drew me in. Full of bold colors and adorable animal illustrations, this is a sweet tale about not comparing yourself to others and doing things for fun rather to beat everyone else. This book also highlights the importance of raising your friends up when they’re feeling down!

I loved reading this book to my daughter. The artwork is absolutely amazing and we loved the the way it promotes positive thinking

This book is adorable! The fantastical drawings match Katie O'Neill's typical style but are a perfect match for a children's book. Dewdrop is such an adorable yet strong role model for children about the importance of having self-confidence and supporting others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy

“The only person I need to compete with is myself, and try to do better than I did yesterday”

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Dewdrop is an adorable axolotl who just wants to help their friends do the best they can do at the upcoming sports fair. Dewdrop helps each of their friends just by being honest with them, and encouraging them in a genuine way. Once the show begins, Dewdrop supports each friend through their part of the show, and in the end the friends all thank Dewdrop.
I would highly recommend this book for many reasons. The illustrations alone are wonderfully done and gorgeous to look at. Each page is a splash of color that could entertain the most disinterested child. The story is simple and sweet, with a beautiful lesson about self confidence. Overall an amazing book.

Okay, I'm hormonal, but this picture book is so incredibly sweet that it made me cry! The artwork is stunning, and the message is beautiful - to trust yourself, not to compare yourself to others, and to do what makes your heart sing. It's only short, but it packs a real punch with all its loveliness. I highly recommend and will be getting a copy for any kids I can think of!

This is one of the most beautiful picture books I've read in a long time. The illustrations and the colour palette are very pleasant to look at and I really like that the author chose axolotl as the protagonist, it's such an interesting animal. On top of that, the story itself makes perfect sense and has a great message. It's better to try your best rather than compare yourself to others, help each other and be yourself. I think that every kid would love this, it's colourful, cute and has an enjoyable storyline. I mean... an axolotl who is also a cheerleader, come on! And to be completely honest, even adults would enjoy these illustrations, they're adorable. I definitely want to check out other works by Katie O’Neill, even though I’m 22 years old and without kids. They're just so cute.

An arc was kindly provided to me by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

BookTube is so obsessed with Katie O'Neill that I had to try this and was not disappointed.

The story is adorable, the art is so, so cute and the story has a beautiful moral. This is the perfect read for both adults and children.

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for this DRC

OMGGGGGGGGG This was so freaking cute!!!!! I think that Axolotl are some of the cutest little amphibians and add in Katie O'Neill's art style it just made me so happy. Katie O'Neill writes some of the most wholesome stories ever and this was no exception. I can't wait to put this on my shelf and was so excited to receive a very early copy of it from Oni press and Netgalley. Honestly it was just what I needed at this moment. This will be absolutely perfect for the younger ones. And just humanity in general.

SO SO SO CUTE! I am a huge fan of Katie O'Neill and knew that I had to have this sent to me as soon as possible. She never fails to thrill me with her amazingly cute illustrations and motivational themes.

This is the first book by Katie O'Neil I've read and it's so lovely!! The message of being positive and upbuilding to those around you is so simply and cleverly portrayed. This book will be good for kids or adults of any age - we all need reminders during life! The artwork is so beautifully drawn too.

This is such a lovely little book to read!

The images are nice, bright and clear which made them attractive to my daughter straight away. She is only young bust she is already growing in to a bookworm and has her favourites!

The story is easy to follow and I thought that the themes were excellent.

My daughter really enjoyed it when I read it to her, and I can see this one being a firm favourite!

It is 4 stars from me for this one, highly recommended!!

Loved this adorable picture book. It had a sweet message about supporting your friends and not comparing yourself to others. The art was bright and so cute but that's not unexpected from Katie O.Neill. Perfect for very small children.

Dewdrop is an axolotl who is here to help! He wants to help his friends do their very best at the sports fair and he is able to so well with his kindness and encouragement.

This is such a cute book, the illustrations are so pretty and bright and the overall concept and story are great as well. The author does a wonderful job pulling it all together to make a book that will be both fun and educational for young readers. In the story they will learn about helping, even when you are trying to prepare as well, about how to only try to go better than yourself - because that is always an improvement, and that you shouldn't get discouraged. It also notes that pausing can help you come to the thoughts you were looking for. All of these are great lessons for kid readers and some adults as well and I think that this book would be a great one for your collections.

So cute! I read this with the 3 year old I nanny and we both loved it. The message was wonderful. The art style, adorable. We've read the book three times this week. I'll definitely be picking up a copy when this is published. I adore this authors work!