I loved this book! It is great to see and read a book and to introduce something different to children. This book teaches children that different is good and everybody is somebody. My children loved this book as well. 5 Stars.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of Goth Moth by Kai Luftner in exchange for my honest review.

Goth Moth is about a moth, Walter, who wants to be a drummer.
This was such a cute picture book that gave a lot of love to music and metal/rock bands. It has a nice message about following your passions and finding your people.
The rhyming lines and the art in the book are also excellent. It’s simple but well done.

A simple by effective story with fun Easter eggs for the grown ups! I read this with my 7yo tonight and he made connections with stepping out of his comfort to try a new sport- so the book sparked conversation! Loved the art.

This is a cute little story about stepping out of one's comfort zone in order to experience one's passion. The Goth Moth is always drumming even though he does not have his own drumming kit. Then, one day, he gets to meet his favorite artist and has a chance to use a real drum kit. I enjoyed the lyrical quality to the prose that made it fun to read aloud. The artwork, with nods to real life bands was fun to explore. It was colorful and engaging without missing the tone of being a "goth moth". Definitely a fun one to potentially put into a storytime rotation.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the copy of this eARC for my honest review. All ratings and any reviews are opinions of my own.

Beautiful illustrations and my three and eight year olds loved it.

First, I love the play on words on all the album covers, that was awesome! Second, the palate of colors used in the illustrations are perfect to put you in the metal/goth mood.

I love that Goth Moth got to live out their dream and I think that parents will have a great time reading this book with their children.

This book was great. My seven year old daughter loved the story and enjoyed everything about it. Highly recommend!!

So cute! The illustrations were fun and the story was very sweet. Overall a nice read that I think kids will really enjoy.

Once you gather the courage to step out, you may find a great and colourful world waiting outside for you.

Fun rhymes flow seamlessly. Captures the impact of music in all its conflicts and resolutions. Emphasises the importance of pursuing dreams and not to be afraid of challenges. Satisfying pacing. Surface-level character development. Goth Moth is a flat character whose main trait is his love for rock. Lacks a definite opposition resulting in low stakes. Celebrates finding confidence in yourself. Recommended for those looking for a good time that isn't drawn out. Overall, an average read.

This is the cutest, most metal picture book I have ever seen and I am in LOVE. Walter is a shy moth but deep down he has a passion for rhythm and rock. He loves drumming to his own beat. He decides to leave the darkness of his home and attends a rock concert featuring his favourite star - Jitterbug. What he didn't expect was to steal the limelight and become the star of the show!

This clever rhyming story reminds children to never be afraid of who they are, to be brave and step into the limelight!

This is such an original and fun story and the illustrations were fantastically gothic and entertaining! Not scary but totally hit the briefing of 'Goth Moth'.

(A huge thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review! ♥)

I suppose Goth Moth might not be for every kid out there, but the rockin' little ones who are drawn to it are sure in for a treat. Walter the nighttime Goth Moth wants to drum his heart out, and dreams of playing music like his idol Jitterbug. His dreams come true in a whirlwind of excitement, and his passion leads the way. Loved this story! (And laughed out loud at 'Iron Mantis')

A cute rhyming story about a Goth Moth who dreams of playing the drums. The illustrations are adorably sppoky.

Adorable story of a Goth Moth that is a big fan of the band. If the band is around, will Goth Moth get to go?

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for the eARC.

A very cute, whimsical, quirky tale with a melodious text about a goth moth. It's fun and visually pleasing, with vibrant illustrations. I thought the part of being rejected by other critters could've been developed a bit more, but overall, it's a nice book with a unique theme.

⭐4/5

Goth Moth is a very cute story about Walter the (goth) moth, who plays drums only on his head because he has no drum kit. It’s his dream to be a rockstar like Jitterbug… but he needs support, a chance to believe in himself, and an opportune moment to shine!

The rhyming prose was very charming and definitely led to some interesting word combinations to keep the pattern. Text flowed mostly easily, although there were some moments where the rhythm of syllables felt off. Overall though, kudos to the translator Tim Mohr for still keeping the charm and rhymes in English.

A picture book wouldn’t be complete without, well, pictures. The art balances a way to be just grungy enough for a rock band image, but still cutesy for a children audience! If you’re a rock/metal fan, you’ll find the bug puns of album covers (ex. “Iron Mantis”) as a fun nod to the actual bands.

There’s a moment where a newspaper article of Jitterbug is shown, with seemingly unreadable mirrored text. As Lüftner is a German author, I presume the German version of Lorem Ipsum was used as a placeholder text. I was curious about what it said… and a medical description of polychondritis is definitely a filler text. It was an amusing discovery for myself, but kids won’t notice it at all.

Overall, Goth Moth is a fun read to introduce children to music (especially if you are familiar with the bands referenced), alongside a message of self-positivity and a journey in confidence. I often found myself smiling at how adorable the whole story was, and this is definitely a book I would have loved as a kid. While this is the second book in the Band of Bugs series, it can easily be read as a standalone.

Thank you NorthSouth Books and NetGalley!

This is such a cute.story. I could not get over it, its to cute. My son would love this book. A band of bugs making music. How can you say no to this book?? The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous along with the story. I would love to have this book in print. Loved it and I think your children would would love it too.

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Goth Moth is such a unique book, both in illustrations and story. I think most kids will love this little tale of a moth who dreams of rocking out.
Thank you to netgalley!

A cute little story written like a rhyme. Read through it in a few minutes. Extra fun and whimsical for those who appreciate rock and metal.

What a cute, fun book! This book could easily be paired with a drumming or music storytime, even the wooden sticks or showing kids they can make music with anything.

Granted, bugs aren't for everyone, but Goth Moth is adorable (along with the other bugs!). I love the color scheme for the book, as I'd almost expect a much darker theme, this one feels warm and welcoming