Great book that both my children really enjoyed (8 and 5).
With cute rhyming verses which I always enjoy reading, and it seems to keep the attention of my kids more too.
Great storyline and very cute illustrations too.
Will definitely be looking out for this to add to my shelves rather than an ebook.

This one was enjoyed by everyone! Would love to purchase a physical copy for my shelf, as well as for my kids.

This was a very cute book. I could see a lot of people really enjoying this. The cover and title is what drew me in, but the story is what kept me reading!

I absolutely LOVED the art for this, and it was so well done! Every little rock n’ roll fan is going to enjoy this book, not to mention the parents. It’s very well done, and I hope I’ll be able to recommend it in reader’s advisory!!

Goth Moth is the follow up to Jitterbug by author Kai Luftner and illustrator Wiebke Rauers. This tale is about a shy moth, named Walter, who loves to rock out on the drums but his neighbors object to the noise. So this Goth Moth spends his time silently drumming until one day he goes to a concert put on by his favorite rock artist, Jitterbug. The pictures have a creepy-cozy vibe and are quirky and unique. Tim Mohr translated this book from the German edition. This book is a great choice for young musicians and artists and children who are waiting for some encouragement to come out of their shells.

I received an electronic ARC from NorthSouth Books Inc. through NetGalley.
I love the play on heavy metal band names on the end pages. I was laughing before I even started this story. Walter (Goth Moth) is a drummer and rocks hard at night. Others are not happy with the commotion so he feels alone. When his idol, Jitter, is playing a concert nearby. Goth Moth sets out to go even in the daylight. Not only does he attend, he gets to be part of the set. Dreams can come true and he remembers this time as it changes his life. The illustrations capture the music and conflicts as well as the resolution. I appreciate the message to be who you are and to challenge yourself to pursue your dreams.

I loved the illustrations and the positivity of self acceptance in the book, but the story just didn't stick with me. It didn’t seem to string together well, not very cohesive.

My favorite thing about this book was the art. The story was pretty cute but I don't think it really came across as very "goth" to me and the text just didn't seem to flow very well. I couldn't really tell who the target audience was supposed to be, kids or adults with a very specific interest.

This was so cute. Loved the rhyming and the illustrations. Cute lil goth moth living his lil goth dreams

Goth Moth is a fun fusing of image and story. The art is eye-catching and the story is enjoyable. Lots of engagement for young readers, as well as older readers who can appreciate what the picture book can offer.

This was a really cute little book! The self acceptance message was on point and the illustrations were unique.

Oh my goodness, what a cute little book! This is exactly the kind of book I read to my kiddos. I plan to share it with them when it is published.

I received this copy as a NetGalley arc with no compensation for my opinions.

Thank you for inviting me to read this book.
Lately children’s books are hitting me right in the feels. If I may be so bold as to say its a message to my inner child but lets leave psychology to the professionals and not get into the ugly nitty gritty stuff.
So let’s jump right into the review. The illustrations were engaging and admirable. The poetic prose was fresh and incredibly interesting. As a kid I used to love deducing what the moral of the story was and I’d always love the conclusion or the essence of the story. The inner child in me loved the moral of the story, loved the subtle messages. In order to enjoy life, to explore your potential, to do things you love, one needs to get out of their comfort zone. To keep fear at bay and take a leap of faith and you’ll witness how your life changes for the better.
It also hints at how no matter what you do you’ll never appeal to everyone, there will be people who’ll still find faults in you. So you need to live your truth!
Thats the moral of the story: LIVE YOUR TRUTH.
And that is a very powerful and positive message that we need to feed our little ones from a very young age.
So I highly recommend this book

For the younguns who lean towards darker tales, Goth Moth has plenty of creepy illustrations to keep you fascinated and a surprisingly upbeat story that challenges you to follow your rockstar dreams. I loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Goth Moth by Kai Luftner is an adorable story about a shy moth named Walter who longs to rock just like his idol, Jitterbug. I loved the originality of the story and illustrations, and thought that this was a completely fresh take on the universal theme of remaining true to yourself and your dreams. 4.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books Inc. for an ARC.

What an adorable book about a moth that wants to see his favorite artist, Jitterbug, perform.

The illustrations were adorable and the story was super cute.

My kids enjoyed reading this one with me!

Loved it! What a cute book! I really enjoyed both the graphics and the story here. As a former somewhat goth, I immediately wanted this when I was sent the widget.

The graphics are a bit darker in color than a lot of our other children’s books but the images are awesome and fit the story well. I enjoyed how the colors were toned down a bit and my daughter seemed to really like it too.

I saw that the author and illustrator are both German, which I love since I’m German too. I’m definitely considering trying to get this book in both languages for my daughter. The story was fun and though sometimes the rhythm of the English translation felt a tad off, it was still really fun to read together.

3⭐️

This was a pretty cute story about a goth
Moth that loves to drum. I thought the characters were pretty relatable and very cute. The illustrations are really unique. Unfortunately I did find the overall writing didn't flow super well and was difficult to read aloud.

Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books Inc for this advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

**Thank you to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review**

Goth Moth has always felt the rhythm - but he keeps it inside. He doesn't have any way to bring his thoughts to life. One day, he hears that his favorite rockstar, Jitterbug, is coming to town, but it means he will have to go out in the daytime to attend her concert. What happens when Goth Moth lets the light in?

Goth Moth’s main character is a moth who loves rock n roll and longs to be a drummer. While he doesn’t have his own drumset he dreams of one day meeting his rock and roll idol and practices air drumming- where he doesn’t actually make noise at all. This story features a cute and relatable character (I can see kids who like rock n roll and goth style being drawn to this picture book). The rhyme scheme keeps the pacing of the book going and adds a level of accessibility for struggling readers. Overall, this is a recommended read for grades K-3.