When Sharks Attack with Kindness is the perfect little book to help relieve the anxiety so many of us are feeling in 2020. This comics collection features cute sea creatures with lots of clever and positive messages. Each comic is only a page or 2 long, so it is definitely a collection vs. a continuous story. Many of these adorable vignettes made me smile as I sat reading them with my cup of tea and a fire going in the fireplace. The collection is also totally age appropriate for younger readers but even adult readers will enjoy it if they are looking for a light, uplifting, quick read.

This was an enjoyable and relaxing read. The illustrations were really cute. I read it all in one go and would gladly read it again.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you're looking for a quick pick me up, look no further.

Adorably illustrated, heart warming and uplifting. The exact thing I needed this year.

After reading a number of the short form comic books that have come out in the last year, I was really excited to pick this one up, especially after reading the synopsis and seeing the art style. This would be the perfect book to flip through if you're needing a quick laugh, smile or pick me up. I loved all the scenarios in this book and the little snippets of friendships and life between the different creatures features (one of my favorites involved penguins, but there were so many good ones!). I especially loved the continuing thread of the main shark and his fish friend as they interacted with other characters and lived their lives. All in all it was fun and heartwarming, sure to put a smile on anyone's face.

When Sharks Attack with Kindness
Author & Illustrator: Andrés J. Colmenares
Genre: Graphic Novel
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 3/2/2021

This is a collection of comics about a shark and the various underwater creatures that are his friends. Sharks may be feared but the sharks in this collection show their insecurities and awkwardness. You also get to know many of the friends of the sharks such as narwhal, penguins, clownfish, whales, catfish, electric eels and angler fishe. There is no overarching story – each comic is standalone.

What I loved about this collection:
•The artwork is beautiful, colorful and adorable. It makes me just want to hug these characters and plaster my walls with the prints!
•The stories that this collection depicts are so relatable! It tackles topics like insecurity, loneliness, friendship, and purpose in life but makes them very approachable in a comic format.
•There are also very silly comics that play on names of the sea creatures. They remind me of a bad (good?) Dad joke and made me giggle.
•I read this book in one sitting. I kept telling myself that I just was going to read one more page and then it was over.
•I left this book feeling happy and with a giant smile. It really brightened my night.

I have one small critique of the book. At the end, there is a QR code to a “soundtrack.” I really wish they had put that in the front of the book so I could have listened while reading. (The QR code also didn’t take me to the soundtrack but that may be due to this copy being an ARC.) It’s such a cool concept to have a soundtrack for a book.

I would highly recommend this collection. The artwork is cute and colorful and the comic touches on topics that many can relate to. This graphic novel will brighten your day. I also think it would make a great gift to someone who needs a smile.

ARC provided to me by Andrews McNeel Publishing, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.

I can't begin to explain how much I love children's books, this one just had me hooked from the acknowledgments. coffee ≠ anxiety!! This author is brilliant, absolutely loved it, it was adorable and MEANINGFUL, filled with positive life lessons. The art was adorable and brilliant as well.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC.

Advance Review Copy generously provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was drawn to the book because of the cover with the shark. Normally I am not particularly fond of sharks but this book was an exception. It is not continuous story but rather separate situations, I didn't mind it here. I read it in one sitting because I just couldn't put it down.

The illustrations are cute and I loved the introduction of the 'sea' human. I am glad I read this at the end of the year, especially after this year. This was just a perfect way to relax and soak up the positive energy.

I was smiling so much when I was reading it. I loved the messages of the book on how to be more positive in life and about friendship.

Very cute and motiviational, each little comic can stand on its own. I would recommend this for high school ages and up. Some of the sentiments were very sweet and something I needed to read right now.

This is such an adorable and heartwarming book!
It's filled with so much kindness and cute, sweet illustrations. It would make a lovely gift, or book to look at when you need a pick-me-up.
Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the advance copy.

This book does not have a narrative, but it does have adorable cartoons that will make people smile. It has numerous positive messages about friendship and finding happiness in the world. It's a great addition to most any collection.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute book!

It's a collection of comics focused on cute sharks doing kind things. The book examines friendship and acts of kindness. It's a short and enjoyable read! The drawings are adorable and it's a cohesive collection of interactions and observations.

A refreshing and thoughtful read!

Thank you to @netgalley, the publisher and author for gifting me this free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Can I give this book 10 stars?? 100 stars?? No??? Well that's a shame honestly bscause this lovely book deserves every star in this universe.
I follow Mr Colmenares' work on Instagram for a while now and I enjoy every single one of his creations. It's an amazing way to teach children (and remind adults!) about positivity, kindness, love and other emotions.

I'll have to find a way to get this book for me and my family.

I cant recommend it enough.

Ahhhh~ i love this book. This is such a cute way to tell us about kindness , friendship and love.

Love the illustrations as well. <3

If the book available in physical copy , I will definitely buy it .

Thank you netgalley for the e-ARC in return with an honest review.

This book is such a positive experience, I completely think this book will make every reader smile. This is a book about positivity and friendship under the sea cause love is deep. I want more. I loved this book.

This book was super cute and wholesome but I feel like quite a few of the comics fell flat. Although some of them were really great, it wasn’t enough to make me love the whole book.

Collection of Wawawiwa comics with no central story line. Familiarity with the online comic (which is a gentle, minimalist cartoon series focused on a series of ocean animal friends) is not needed to enjoy. Suitable for comic fans or as a quirky coffee table book. Fun bonus: This book includes a QR code for a sound file to accompany the book!

I am a fan of the creators of this comic, and I really love it, the humor in each panel is exuberant, and unforgettable, if you are a little depressed or sad this book can get you out of that situation, it is funny, ingenious and the illustrations create a unforgettable atmosphere.

I LOVE this book! So light and clever and good-spirited. What a breath of fresh air in today's darker times.
Need a boost? Need to see friendship and love in action? Want to say, "Aw! Sharks are so kind!" then look no further. Such a sweet, feel-good read. I definitely want to buy a copy to keep around for those rough days...

ARC was provided by NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

This review is being published before the release date (March 2, 2021)

This was absolutely precious! With the way 2020 has been going, this is the book to make things just a little bit brighter. Truly, this is so precious and there’s some really hilarious moments. Let me be the first to say that everyone needs to check this graphic novel out as soon as it releases.

From really cute panels to friendships that will warm you heart, this is a graphic novel that will steal your heart. The characters are super cute and the dedication page was so wholesome. This is one of those graphic novels that poke you right in your heart and make you cherish the the friendships you have. Also, I know many readers will probably get this graphic novel for the children in their lives, but let another adult tell you that you need this book as much as children do. It’s just a precious gem of a book that many book lovers are going to fall in love with.

The only thing I think readers might have an issue with is thinking this is going to be a graphic novel with a continuous story. That’s not the case at all with this book. This is a graphic novel that’s designed to make you feel good, feel happy, and pick up the phone and call your friends. That’s the kind of book this is. For me, this wasn’t an issue because this was something I needed. I needed a feel good book to come into my life and wrap me in love, and that’s exactly what this book does.

Overall, I loved this graphic novel so gosh darn much! It’s so wholesome, the feel good book we all need, and just a fantastic pick me up. I highly recommend this to everyone, literally everyone! I think we all need a feel-good book that washes us in warm, fuzzy feelings. And if I could put this in everyone’s hand right now, I would.

THIS BOOK. Very cute, very funny, very much excited for its release so I can add it to my collection.