I like the first Betty Blob book, and I love this one too. Betty is always their self. But they’re going back to school, and they need to pick an activity. Mom wants them to join the drama club, but they want to join the dive team. The story is sweet. It’s told in a great way and it hits the perfect pitch with the illustrations. They take it completely over the top. This is a great read for any generation.

In a Nutshell: Itty Bitty Betty Blob, the adorable monster, returns in this picture book about facing yet another monstrous challenge. Almost as cute as the first book in terms of storyline, writing, and illustrations. Definitely recommended!


Plot Preview:
Itty Bitty Betty Blob still doesn’t fit in with her fellow monsters in Ghoulington. But she has mostly accepted herself, and knows that being fierce isn't her cup of tea. When the new school year requires all students to try for a club, Betty wants to use her new diving skills in the ‘Devil Divers’ club. However, there’s one big problem. The coach wants his divers to make a big SPLASH in the pool, while Betty can manage just a dainty ‘splish’ in the water. Will Betty once again be the misfit?


I had read the first book last year (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6562622409) and absolutely loved it. So it was with no hesitation that I pounced upon this ARC the minute I read “Itty Bitty Betty Blob” without even bothering to read the rest of the title or the blurb.

Is it sensible to take such risks while reviewing ARCs?
No.

Was this ARC worth the risk?
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

Most of my feedback will be the same as before. Betty is as much a cutie patootie! She still knows herself and her likes and dislikes. At the same time, she does listen to her mother’s advice as well. Her mom is just as supportive as in the first book, setting excellent parenting goals. The colourful puffs are also back, and even more adorable this time. The writing is exactly the same in quality, and feels just as poetic with many fun alliterations. This time, I also noticed that the text contains plenty of cleverly inserted adverbs, making the book a good option for a class on adverbs.

The illustrations are also just as fabulous, with Betty’s bright pastel colours standing out in stark contrast to the drabness of the rest of the monsters. I loved the way Betty’s meltdown was portrayed; it was the first time I actually realised how much of the titular blob she is! 😄 Betty’s speech bubbles are again written in bubblegum pink, while the rest of the text is in black. All of this adds to the visual impact.

The key difference this time is obviously in the storyline. In the first book, Betty was a bit more uncertain about not fitting into Ghoulington, but this time, her uncertainty is more about disappointing those who have certain expectations of her. Both are valid concerns for today’s kids, so hopefully, Betty’s story will teach them also that they are good as they are.

The only point where this book dips a teeny bit is that the plot is a bit more straightforward than the earlier book. There aren’t any surprises, unlike in the first one where the secret colourful forest was an unexpected twist. Of course, a surprise isn’t really required in a picture book; I just hoped for one because of the earlier experience.

Regardless, even as is, the book still delivers on almost all counts. Be it the story, the characters, the moral, or the illustrations, Itty Bitty Betty Blob makes one heck of a big SPLASH! ⛲

When I read the first Itty Bitty book, I didn’t even know that this was being planned as a series. But now that we have Book Two, I would love to have more Betty books to dive into.

Much recommended! This book will be perfect for ages 4-8. While the book can be read as a standalone, I’d definitely suggest getting both the books for the young ones in your life. It works well at homes and in classrooms, and would also make a great gift to littlies who are not sure about where they fit in their world.

4.5 stars, rounding up on the crest of a big splash!

My thanks to Astra Publishing House and NetGalley for the DRC of “Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

Thank you too Astra Publishing House and NetGalley for letting us read and enjoy this book.

My daughter and I really liked the First Itty Bitty Betty Blob book so I knew we needed to grab the sequel. Betty is the cutest monster who just wants to become a diver, she doesn’t dive the way the other monsters do and wants to stay true to herself. She tries other things but she wants to dive! I love the messaging of following your dreams and if you want something bad enough nothing will stop you from getting it. We loved the artwork, it’s very cutesy even for having monsters in it.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a honest review. I promise my review is 100% accurate to me.

Although the story is cute with a good moral, the illustrations are the stars for me. Each page is like a work of art

Itty Bitty Betty Blob is a cutesy, sweet character who doesn't fit in with the spooky, scary monsters around her. The art style highlights the contrast in a funny way, and the story has a nice message about self-acceptance. This sequel will please readers who enjoyed the original book, and this will also appeal to people who are looking for picture books about water sports and school activities.

Thank You Netgalley for the digital ARC - this was another fun picture book in the 'Itty Bitty Betty Blob' Series! Betty Blob wants to join the Devil Divers, but her mother thinks it's a little scary. She instead asks Betty to tryout for the Dreamy Drama Club. Betty rehearses and on the day of tryouts, she freezes onstage. Embarrassed., Betty dives into the pool - which catches the attention of the Devil Divers. They ask Betty to be a diver - and she does. During the meet - she climbs high onto the platform closes her eyes, takes a deep breath and dives into the pool - and helps her team win the meet. I loved the illustrations and the message that Betty is perfect just the way she is.

Itty Bitty Betty Blog Makes a Splash is an inspirational picture book that encourages readers to pursue what they are drawn to and work hard to improve in that endeavor. We're often told to choose the safest path so we're not disappointed by the outcomes or even fail. Failure is inevitable but also are teachable moments. Betty's anxiety is lessened when she chooses her passion and actually excels. Thankfully, she finds her supporters and continues with her diving, reducing her anxiety and finding happiness. The illustrations are so brilliant and rich. Each monster was unique and fun to see, not scary at all. Readers will enjoy this picture book from cover to cover.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Cute story with Lovely illustrations.
My daughter really liked this story and its main character. It is always nice for her to take time carefully watching the details of the deawings so she enjoyed this book!
The story is about being able to do things you can be proud of and is perfect for kids underground swimming Lessons!

Betty Blob Makes a Splash! and so does this book! Betty is the perfect Blob for readers who love spooky, quirky, and cutesy characters. In "Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash" we are met with detailed illustrations, fun alliteration, and engaging onomatopoeia making it the perfect book for young readers, Storytime performances, and more. I would highly recommend this to families who are looking for silly and encouraging stories with Halloween vibes and cute monsters.

I love these books so much! Betty is the cutest little monster around and I love that she continues to go to the colorful forest with her puff friends. As the new school year starts, she joins the diving team. She soon finds out that they only flop and crash and it makes her stomach hurt. Betty has to decide if she will be true to herself and dive in her style or the way everyone else does. Read this if you loved the first one and dive into another Betty Blob story!

Oh, what a wholesome, lovely story by Constance Lombardo with heartwarming, expressive illustrations by Micah Player! Betty Blob is an adorable character and I love her so much! I love to swim so this picture book became extra special for me! I loved the writing, the storyline and the conclusion. And I really appreciate how encouraging and supportive Betty Blob's mother and classmates are! There are a lot of little details in the illustrations which add richness to the story and the characters. I loved this so much!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Review to come in August on blog/other places.

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

The previous Itty Bitty Betty book was about being different, about picture day. Well, Bitty Betty Blob is back again! This time no picture days, oh no, it is time for afterschool activities! I was so excited when I saw this new book up on Netgalley, of course I had to request it, I really enjoyed the previous book and I was curious to see what would happen in this one. I knew it would be about diving, I mean the cover and the blurb are pretty clear about that, but what would happen there?

We see our tiny blob figure out what activities are best, she tries out for drama at first (after a whole lot of practising and stressing at home) … which yeah, don't end that well (not a spoiler, I mean it is obvious the diving team is where it is at), and then she ends up at the diving team and because of her very dramatic splash (not intentional) she gets selected to be part of the team! And we see there that Betty Blob is happy to be part of the team and make new friends, but there are elements she doesn't like. I could definitely imagine, I mean, OUCH, constantly flopping on your belly? That oughta be bad, even for a blob. I just wanted to hug Betty Blob and tell her to go for her own jumps. Her own dives. The ones she does with her little fluffy friends in the little water place near her home. I was rooting for Betty Blob and hoping that she would figure things out. Because she really loved the diving team. She loved the thrill. Loved the wins. Loved her team mates. She just needed to find her place. Thankfully, Betty Blob has her mom as a fantastic support, not to mention her fluffy friends. 

I would have loved to have a diving team like that. As it is when I was in elementary there were no activities after school. 

The illustrations were fabulous and gorgeous and colourful again! Be sure to check out the endpapers of the book, so pretty! 

All in all, another inspirational and wonderful book in the series and I am curious what is next for Betty Blob! I definitely hope there is more at least~

I LOVE Betty Blob...and this book!!! I already fell in love with Betty in the first book, and this book didn't disappoint at all! Betty is unapologetically herself, and she'll be a diver if she wants to be a diver! It was absolutely amazing how the author showed young readers that they will only be truly happy if they follow their heart, rather than doing what feels right, or what is expected of them. It is wildly important for young readers to see this message in the books they read, and it will serve them their entire lives. Lastly, the. ILLUSTRATIONS!!! They were so amazing I can't even put my thoughts into words. I'll just end my review with this: go read this book right now!!! It will actually make your day.

Super cute! I loved the art style and cute monsters. I had no idea this series existed, so I immediately placed a library hold on the first one.

SO CUTE! The idea of a team of belly flopping monsters being upstaged by a cute pink blob is fabulous. The illustrations are also gorgeous, I loved the mostly black and grey with the pops of color. And the end pages look so cute. Can't wait to see it in its printed form!

I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for a review. I loved this one! The artwork was really fun and I really liked the use of color.

My 5 year old says “I loved it because Itty Bitty Betty Blob was a silly name to say and why did she melt when she had a meltdown?”

Another Betty Blob book about being perfectly YOU -- this time instead of picture day, it's a school extracurricular decision - drama club or diving club. She chooses diving club and gets worried about the competition. Super sweet book. My kiddo loves these and so do I.

Our titular heroine from Itty Bitty Betty Blob returns in this wonderful sequel.

Betty joins the Devil Divers this year at Ghoulington Academy (still a great name!). As one expects in the upside-down monster world, the point isn’t a graceful swan dive but to make an enormous splash as one bellyflops. But can an itty-bitty monster do that? Maybe her mom has the answer?

As charming as ever, Betty will be loved not only by little monsters but by their adults too!

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley, Astra Publishing House and Hippo Books in exchange for an honest review.

Itty Bitty Betty already holds a place in my heart (not a dark corner, of course) since her first book, and this sequel is just as delightfully lovely. The encouragement Betty gets, the way it's never a problem to be herself, it's just up to her to believe she can. Love it!

Bright colors and cute characters make Betty Blob and her world welcoming and relatable, though the story is about monsters. Betty's fear of not being good at something and being shy about performing are relatable to both kids and adults, and her bravery shows audiences that fear can be overcome with a little support. The book presents a positive message about bravery through Betty's example.