This short book is a delightful illustrated portrayal of what it means to be an introvert through the character of a Turtle. While it's a graphic adult nonfiction health & mindfulness book, it's certainly suitable for middle grade and up. The adorable illustrations serve as a good reminder that it's perfectly okay AND valuable to be an introvert, which doesn't always mean the same thing for everyone.

I liked the bright and bold color scheme of this book which symbolically serves to defy the stereotype that introverts are dull or mellow. The Turtle is also a highly creative, interesting and active character who likes to engage in many different activities, and while he enjoys many of them alone, he also likes to spend time with a small circle of close friends.

I found it interesting that I truly related to many of the characteristics of an introvert in this book but also love to hang out in large groups, attend parties and confidently speak in front of crowds. And that's okay not not fit inside a narrow box. But I have to be honest and say I do wish this book was longer and and went more in depth into psychology or social expectations.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really cute, feel-good book. We follow around an introverted turtle who presents to us what introverts usually like, do, think and with what they struggle.
This book can help people better understand introverts. It can offer a comfort to introverted people by showing them that they are not weird or alone, that it's okay to like different things than others and do things in different ways than people usually do. The book makes you feel understood. I think it's appropriate for younger readers as well. It could also make a great gift for introverts in your life.
I expected the book to be more humorous, but it has more down-to-earth feel because of the simple writing consisting only of listing facts, stating things. That's why I liked illustrations way more that the actual writing, they are really cute and quite funny!

I thought this was a very cute book about introversion. As an introvert, I could relate to this book a lot and I feel like others could learn about introversion through this book. I liked how the main character followed was a turtle because many people see turtles as shyer creatures.

This quick little illustrated book is a peaceful, reflective read for introverts. The drawings are cute, and the text provides simple reminders about all the things that introverts enjoy (and also the things they find challenging). It makes for a few pleasant and mindful moments.

As I was scrolling through Netgalley, this one jumped out at me , simply due to its name and cover. I  had not read or seen any of Ton Mak's previous work, but I ended up picking this one!
I guess it was meant to be. I am not a full introvert  but I do possess certain characteristics which make me relate to being one.
This was a very short and quick read. (took me a few minutes, that's all! )
The illustrations were cute and in context to the situation described. Ton Mak has brought out the essence of being an introvert  exceptionally well in a few short sentences, none of which are preachy.
Through extremely relatable situations, she has brought  forth the   criticism and misunderstanding that a lot of introverts face and has effectively displayed an introvert's POV.

Peppered with humour, it covered my face with a lot of smiles  and I found myself nodding along in agreement at many places.
Introverts, definitely go through a lot of turmoil as  they learn to identify themselves as one and society does not make  it easier for them. This short illustration, would definitely come as a soothing and insightful balm during such times.

It makes it easier for introverts to accept and understand themselves, and provides a boost to their confidence.
And the best part is, the book can be easily comprehended  by an extrovert who wishes to or needs to understand the opposite type  to a certain extent.

For the younger lot, I would definitely recommend this one as it is simple, informative, entertaining and gets the idea across in a very short span of time. 
A growing child, irrespective of its personality, will benefit from being aware  of the information presented here.
For adults too, it would work as a good reminder to accept themselves as they are and to celebrate their personality irrespective of what the rest might have to say about it.

On a side note, I especially loved the turtle and would love to experience this as an animation 😊

Thank you to Netgalley and Ton Mak for making this ARC available! It gave me a lovely few minutes this morning.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
As an introvert, this book is very relatable. The illustrations are simple but cute. Fun, quick read. It would make a good little gift or coffee table book.

A Turtle's Guide to Introversion is such a cute and relatable book. It would be a great gift for the introvert in your life.

Cute book but way to simplified. The illustrations aren't my cup of tea but they suited the overall theme.

I loved this book! It was funny, cute and spot on for introverts. I’ve never read a book where I saw myself in turtle form before!
I think this book is great for people to recognize that there are people out there who are just like them and that it’s ok to feel the way they do. It’s also a good way for extroverts to see how introverts think!
I thought it was short and sweet and just overall a good read!
I could see this being a gift book or even a book for kids to help them justify their feelings and emotions.

This is SO CUTE. The drawings are lovely and flow well with the easy-to-read text. The story has a breezy feel to it. It makes me feel happy and content the way that I am. I like the message of inner strength and courage that this book shares about introverts.

The dialogue can be read and interpreted by adults and children alike. (Except for one mild swear.)

Can be read in 5-10 minutes.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest opinion.

I really liked the idea behind this book and I thought that it was very well done.

The images in the book are perfect and they work so well with the text and the colour style is spot on - perfect for an introvert!

It is 4 stars from me for this one, I could sympathise with parts and it did make me give a smile in places too.

Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the digital ARC!

This story is a simple tale of a turtle who explains how they see the world, as an introvert.

The turtle [our MC] talks about what they do to self-care, what happens when the world gets to be too much, and how to have their voice heard, even in a room full of extroverts.

I really enjoyed the story- It was simple but impactful, and I can see it being a useful book for pre-teens and teens, as they try to figure out their own emotions as they grow up.

The art design was cute, and appealing.

This is that book I wish I had read when I was younger. Especially during my adolescence. I am an introverted person. For many years I considered myself antisocial, in fact, many said I was antisocial.

As I grew up, I realized that I was actually nothing like what they said I was. I'm just a more introverted person. Unlike many, I love spending time alone, just as I prefer tasks that I can work for myself rather than in groups.

For many years I thought the problem was me, who needed to change my way of being. But no, I am the way I am and I don't need to change. This book would have been a brave and huge help. I identified a lot with this book, even though it's a good read for a younger audience, it still makes sense for more adults to read.

I honestly consider this book an obligatory reading, I see myself in the future re-reading this book just to remind myself that it is ok to be an introverted person. An incredible book, I recommend this book, it's wonderful.

A Turtle’s Guide to Introversion is clever, witty, and entertaining. A wonderful gift to self or to others.

This is exactly what it says on the tin. A cute little turtle talks about what it is like to be an introvert. The drawings are cute. The illustrations are straight forward. No hidden jokes or easter eggs (that I saw at least). If you are an introvert you will find yourself reflected in the turtle. I could see it as a good gift for your extrovert friends or even for a younger kid who doesn't quite understand what an introvert is. The words of encouragement at the end were really sweet. It's a quick little read. Though not funny or particularly inspiring so it hits about middle of the road for me.
I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

I couldn't even read this with the purple and green backgrounds. Please make it more accessible for other people that can't read the book.

I read an advanced copy of this book and I thought it was a super cute book about being an introvert. I think this would be a perfect gift book for any introverts in your life!

Such a wonderful little book, it is so nice to see yourself so well represented and explained to others who don't underdtand us introverts. I'll be recommending this book on my blog when it comes out alongside the sloth's guide to mindfullness

This adorable little book about an introverted turtle celebrates all the quirky things that make us introverts us. Preferring to be alone than feeling awkward in social settings, but often being wrongly labelled as anti-social, turtle examines what it means to be quietly confident in a loud world and how special, yet misunderstood we are. Turtle shows us that introversion is a great strength and that acceptance of who we are, all the “wonderful bits and the weird” is vital in order to be our true authentic selves.

This would make a lovely nurturing gift for those people in our lives who may be lacking confidence or needing a reminder that it’s okay to be who they are. As the wise turtle says, “Confidence doesn’t always roar”.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my honest review.

This cute and short illustrated book about introversion spoke to me on so many levels, and I related to all of it.