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Emotional Support Animals: Anonymous Fuzzball Comics + Workbook
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Expected 14 Apr 26Emotional Support Animals is a collection of comics and worksheets featuring adorable and irresistible emotional support animals offering words of compassion and wisdom, delivering smiles along with experience, strength, and hope.
What if your therapist was a cardigan-wearing walrus sipping a cup of coffee? Emotional Support Animals answers this question in a series of sweet comics and engaging worksheets. Nicole Georges presents small doses of therapy in the form of humorous illustrations about serious subjects. Picture a pug assuring you that it's not cruel to say no or hold a boundary, or a crocodile reminding you that when you take care of yourself, you have more capacity to give. Inspired by Nicole’s experiences with grief and healing, her Anonymous Fuzzball comics touch on themes of self-worth, boundaries, and balance. Using quirky animals as her subjects, she proves that hard truths are easier to digest in an adorable package.
Affirmations "Just because someone's having a big reaction doesn't mean I did anything wrong." "You're not going to mess up something that's meant for you." "As I love myself more, I demand less of others." "What people say is just information. You don't have to take it personally." "I don't need to achieve anything to be lovable."
What if your therapist was a cardigan-wearing walrus sipping a cup of coffee? Emotional Support Animals answers this question in a series of sweet comics and engaging worksheets. Nicole Georges presents small doses of therapy in the form of humorous illustrations about serious subjects. Picture a pug assuring you that it's not cruel to say no or hold a boundary, or a crocodile reminding you that when you take care of yourself, you have more capacity to give. Inspired by Nicole’s experiences with grief and healing, her Anonymous Fuzzball comics touch on themes of self-worth, boundaries, and balance. Using quirky animals as her subjects, she proves that hard truths are easier to digest in an adorable package.
Affirmations "Just because someone's having a big reaction doesn't mean I did anything wrong." "You're not going to mess up something that's meant for you." "As I love myself more, I demand less of others." "What people say is just information. You don't have to take it personally." "I don't need to achieve anything to be lovable."
160 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 14, 2026
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November 24, 2025
I’m not sure of the best way to present this book. As the author herself said, it was a series of cartoons she wrote to help her get over the death of her dog, her dad, and her love, that all happened in the same year. Any death is hard to get over, but to have three is totally a smack on the side of the head.
So, when going through this book, you are presented with a series of animals that say soft things, probably from a therapy session. There is a bat that says “I don’t want to be good. I want to be whole.” A cat that says “The answer is not more self-criticism. It is more self love.”
With these gentle reminders, the author also includes worksheets to help you get through whatever you are feeling. You can draw what emotion you are feeling, and what you are feeling.
This is not a funny book. Certainly the animals look funny, but they all have messages of help for those who need it. This is more of something to sooth you, when you need to hear words of comfort. I would recommend it as a gift to those who are grieving, more than anything. Death is hard on those left behind, no matter who dies, and society is not set up to support those who go through the mourning process. At least this book was written to help just a bit.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published on the 14th of April 2026.
So, when going through this book, you are presented with a series of animals that say soft things, probably from a therapy session. There is a bat that says “I don’t want to be good. I want to be whole.” A cat that says “The answer is not more self-criticism. It is more self love.”
With these gentle reminders, the author also includes worksheets to help you get through whatever you are feeling. You can draw what emotion you are feeling, and what you are feeling.
This is not a funny book. Certainly the animals look funny, but they all have messages of help for those who need it. This is more of something to sooth you, when you need to hear words of comfort. I would recommend it as a gift to those who are grieving, more than anything. Death is hard on those left behind, no matter who dies, and society is not set up to support those who go through the mourning process. At least this book was written to help just a bit.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book will be published on the 14th of April 2026.
November 25, 2025
Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC, to be published on April 14th, 2026.
It’s a fun and creative way to address mental health and well-being. Apart from some affirmation words given by cute animals in full-color illustrations, you’ll find some exercises to help you with grounding activities and mindfulness.
It’s a fun and creative way to address mental health and well-being. Apart from some affirmation words given by cute animals in full-color illustrations, you’ll find some exercises to help you with grounding activities and mindfulness.
November 26, 2025
This book works like a full self-care package wrapped in an entertaining format with charming animal illustrations. It turns essential mental health messages into visual affirmations that are easy to take in. What makes it stand out is the blend of calming artwork and interactive worksheets that gently support self-reflection. It’s especially helpful on tough days and offers a soft reminder of why self-kindness matters.
November 30, 2025
I feel like these type of books are truly the best when they come to you at the exact time you need them, and I wish this book would find me again when I do need it
December 10, 2025
Before we begin, I want to state that the process of creating this review, it has been stated in the book that the creator of the book Emotional Support Animals lost their dog, their father and their love. I would like to say sorry for your loss but that doesn't justify me giving a higher score. Thank you for the context but I will be honest and you will catch these honest hands in my review.
That being said, the creator is Nicole J Georges, a writer,illustrator, podcaster and a professor at the CCA (California College of the Arts). She has made many comics and this is just her latest creation as of this date which should be 12/10/2025.
Emotional Support Animals is a written as a Anonymous Fuzzball Comic + Workbook. It's called Anonymous Fuzzball as it's a zine with a named based off her dog taking off the collar and running off into the streets that contains animals speaking about Nicole's advice and wisdom gained during her time coping with her losses and finding new ways of therapy and trauma recovery.
That being said, the front cover is gonna look real familiar to you as all of the animals on the cover and on the back are shown in the exact manner in the pages. Which leads me to the first point I want to speak about.
When we first read the book, we start off with a small comic where a dog person is going through rough emotions and arrives at the counseling support group where other animal humanoids gather around to speak about their problems. These two pages are the only form of comic paneling technique (without actual panels) that is typically expected by the general masses.
We are immediately followed with a user guide in a pencil stencil style that details how to use the book to support someone going through a variety of hard times. Following this is the first chapter of many that offers advice about various topics such as self worth and self love. However, as I said before, the entire format changes from a comic to more like a children's book with each page having an animal with a phrase that they say and then after a few pages, a set of exercises on a page for the user to work on.
I would like to detour to speak about the art. For a comic, both art and story telling are the two key components to create a comic and is usually how I grade/review the comics I am reading. Because this is more of a therapy book with animal illustrations similar to Kate Allen aka thelatestkate's work of animal affirmations books, I have to change my review.
As a lot of the advice is effective and can be applied to wide variety of people and problems and as it's what takes over the storytelling portion, I will give this a 2/2.5. Because the whole first pages exists that serves very little purpose in comparison to the rest of the book, I have to lower the score. As every page matters, these two pages just seem to be made to extend the purpose of the book. While yes, it could show an example of what a group therapy session could be like, the book would stronger had more comics of this be shown throughout the book instead of being a one and done deal.
But where the book tanks is it art. The author can draw animals in various styles but the thing that irks me is that the creator isn't consistent with how the animals are drawn. Going back to the comic portion, the animals are drawn with clothes and yet afterwards, there are pages where the animals are drawn without and hyperrealistically in some. This is in contrast in some pages where some are drawn cartoonishly such as a cat being drawn with an extremely long neck. Some animals have clothes and some don't. And often, a majority of the animals are drawn with the same bean shape for a torso. Even drawing in a cartoonish manner, the author has the ability to draw the character in various shapes and forms such a muscular gorilla or a thin swan wearing a cardigan sweater. And going beyond that, the author should keep some level of consistency between the animals so the reader isn't thrown off by it. It's jarring and doesn't serve a purpose. This matter even extends to the lettering and the pages that have the worksheet guides as some pages have small fonts and some have color while other's don't. Because of these inconsistencies of styles, I will not give the art full marks.
I will give it 1/2.5. The creator can create amazing art of animals but if the creator is to do so, they should stick to a style and be consistent throughout the book while also taking advantage of the style they are choosing. If the animals are cartoonish, be diverse in how they are drawn. If realistic, show details of it's feathers and body parts. Do not try to include both.
Overall, the book itself works but when compared to others such as Kate Allen's work, the very few things that make this book stand out only seem shallow. If the creator is allowed to rework the book, I would ask the creator to focus on what the books unique strengths are and expand on them.
3/5.
That being said, the creator is Nicole J Georges, a writer,illustrator, podcaster and a professor at the CCA (California College of the Arts). She has made many comics and this is just her latest creation as of this date which should be 12/10/2025.
Emotional Support Animals is a written as a Anonymous Fuzzball Comic + Workbook. It's called Anonymous Fuzzball as it's a zine with a named based off her dog taking off the collar and running off into the streets that contains animals speaking about Nicole's advice and wisdom gained during her time coping with her losses and finding new ways of therapy and trauma recovery.
That being said, the front cover is gonna look real familiar to you as all of the animals on the cover and on the back are shown in the exact manner in the pages. Which leads me to the first point I want to speak about.
When we first read the book, we start off with a small comic where a dog person is going through rough emotions and arrives at the counseling support group where other animal humanoids gather around to speak about their problems. These two pages are the only form of comic paneling technique (without actual panels) that is typically expected by the general masses.
We are immediately followed with a user guide in a pencil stencil style that details how to use the book to support someone going through a variety of hard times. Following this is the first chapter of many that offers advice about various topics such as self worth and self love. However, as I said before, the entire format changes from a comic to more like a children's book with each page having an animal with a phrase that they say and then after a few pages, a set of exercises on a page for the user to work on.
I would like to detour to speak about the art. For a comic, both art and story telling are the two key components to create a comic and is usually how I grade/review the comics I am reading. Because this is more of a therapy book with animal illustrations similar to Kate Allen aka thelatestkate's work of animal affirmations books, I have to change my review.
As a lot of the advice is effective and can be applied to wide variety of people and problems and as it's what takes over the storytelling portion, I will give this a 2/2.5. Because the whole first pages exists that serves very little purpose in comparison to the rest of the book, I have to lower the score. As every page matters, these two pages just seem to be made to extend the purpose of the book. While yes, it could show an example of what a group therapy session could be like, the book would stronger had more comics of this be shown throughout the book instead of being a one and done deal.
But where the book tanks is it art. The author can draw animals in various styles but the thing that irks me is that the creator isn't consistent with how the animals are drawn. Going back to the comic portion, the animals are drawn with clothes and yet afterwards, there are pages where the animals are drawn without and hyperrealistically in some. This is in contrast in some pages where some are drawn cartoonishly such as a cat being drawn with an extremely long neck. Some animals have clothes and some don't. And often, a majority of the animals are drawn with the same bean shape for a torso. Even drawing in a cartoonish manner, the author has the ability to draw the character in various shapes and forms such a muscular gorilla or a thin swan wearing a cardigan sweater. And going beyond that, the author should keep some level of consistency between the animals so the reader isn't thrown off by it. It's jarring and doesn't serve a purpose. This matter even extends to the lettering and the pages that have the worksheet guides as some pages have small fonts and some have color while other's don't. Because of these inconsistencies of styles, I will not give the art full marks.
I will give it 1/2.5. The creator can create amazing art of animals but if the creator is to do so, they should stick to a style and be consistent throughout the book while also taking advantage of the style they are choosing. If the animals are cartoonish, be diverse in how they are drawn. If realistic, show details of it's feathers and body parts. Do not try to include both.
Overall, the book itself works but when compared to others such as Kate Allen's work, the very few things that make this book stand out only seem shallow. If the creator is allowed to rework the book, I would ask the creator to focus on what the books unique strengths are and expand on them.
3/5.
November 28, 2025
This was such a sweet and surprisingly grounding little workbook. If you’re someone who processes emotions through drawing or visuals, this feels like a gentle form of art therapy wrapped in adorable, full-color animals. The prompts are thoughtful in a way that really makes you pause and look inward — things like “When I take care of myself, I have more capacity to give” and “I had to stop putting my sense of self-worth in other people’s hands.”
I loved the idea of setting a 20-minute timer in the morning, staying off your phone, and just drawing whatever comes up. It’s simple, creative, and honestly such a peaceful ritual. The illustrated pages are definitely the highlight for me: cute, expressive animals offering the kind of truths you’d normally hear in therapy, but in a softer, more accessible way.
My only note is that the last section shifts into political territory, which personally pulled me out of the experience a bit — mostly because everything feels political these days, and that can be exhausting when you’re already using this kind of workbook to escape stress. But that’s just my preference, and others may appreciate it.
Overall, this is a lovely, creative tool for anyone who enjoys reflective prompts, art, or gentle emotional check-ins. The artwork is adorable, the messages are meaningful, and the concept is genuinely helpful. I can see a lot of people finding comfort and clarity in these pages.
I loved the idea of setting a 20-minute timer in the morning, staying off your phone, and just drawing whatever comes up. It’s simple, creative, and honestly such a peaceful ritual. The illustrated pages are definitely the highlight for me: cute, expressive animals offering the kind of truths you’d normally hear in therapy, but in a softer, more accessible way.
My only note is that the last section shifts into political territory, which personally pulled me out of the experience a bit — mostly because everything feels political these days, and that can be exhausting when you’re already using this kind of workbook to escape stress. But that’s just my preference, and others may appreciate it.
Overall, this is a lovely, creative tool for anyone who enjoys reflective prompts, art, or gentle emotional check-ins. The artwork is adorable, the messages are meaningful, and the concept is genuinely helpful. I can see a lot of people finding comfort and clarity in these pages.
December 2, 2025
This is an endearing and thoughtful graphic novel and self-reflection journal. It has prompting statements given by beautifully drawn characters who have charm and character. The guiding questions posed are not generic affirmations and as the pages go on, the prompts increase in depth and concept. The characters and reflective thoughts are grouped by category and each chapter ends with hand-drawn corresponding journal pages to guide responses. This creates a new spin on a very popular type of book right now (meditative reflection journals).
The book could be a quick read, however, I read it over time to digest the material. The ideas stuck with me and I found myself thinking them over throughout the days following a reading session. The emotional impact worked really well and especially since it was paired with lovable animals. The play on words for 'emotional support animals' adds to the delightfulness. I
would recommend this to anyone who enjoys daily meditations or reflecting on thoughts or thought processes. Also, anyone who needs encouragement to examine difficult or anxiety-inducing topics such as death and grief. Further, it is a great gift book for anyone because of the lovely illustrations and gentle meditations. I would definitely use the speech bubbles and guided journal pages with my junior students. I would want to work through the book with them so I could help them process the content or guide their thinking.
Thank you NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy. All my opinions are my own.
The book could be a quick read, however, I read it over time to digest the material. The ideas stuck with me and I found myself thinking them over throughout the days following a reading session. The emotional impact worked really well and especially since it was paired with lovable animals. The play on words for 'emotional support animals' adds to the delightfulness. I
would recommend this to anyone who enjoys daily meditations or reflecting on thoughts or thought processes. Also, anyone who needs encouragement to examine difficult or anxiety-inducing topics such as death and grief. Further, it is a great gift book for anyone because of the lovely illustrations and gentle meditations. I would definitely use the speech bubbles and guided journal pages with my junior students. I would want to work through the book with them so I could help them process the content or guide their thinking.
Thank you NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy. All my opinions are my own.
November 21, 2025
⭐ Wellness | Positivity | Support
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Emotional Support Animals is a gentle, comforting illustrated book designed to be opened to any page on any day, offering a message of support from one of its hand-drawn animal companions. Each animal comes with a short, encouraging note meant to ground, soothe, or uplift the reader in that moment.
All of the artwork, and even the lettering, is fully hand-drawn, giving the book a warm, personal, and heartfelt touch that matches the cozy style of the cover. The illustrations are soft, expressive, and welcoming, making each page feel like a small pocket of calm.
Sprinkled throughout the book are self-reflection prompts, light mindfulness exercises, and brief meditation guides. These additions make the experience feel more interactive and meaningful, turning simple affirmations into thoughtful moments of care.
Overall, Emotional Support Animals is a charming, comforting companion for anyone seeking a little emotional grounding. Its mix of tender illustrations, handwritten text, and reflective prompts makes it a soothing daily pick-me-up for readers of all ages.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Emotional Support Animals is a gentle, comforting illustrated book designed to be opened to any page on any day, offering a message of support from one of its hand-drawn animal companions. Each animal comes with a short, encouraging note meant to ground, soothe, or uplift the reader in that moment.
All of the artwork, and even the lettering, is fully hand-drawn, giving the book a warm, personal, and heartfelt touch that matches the cozy style of the cover. The illustrations are soft, expressive, and welcoming, making each page feel like a small pocket of calm.
Sprinkled throughout the book are self-reflection prompts, light mindfulness exercises, and brief meditation guides. These additions make the experience feel more interactive and meaningful, turning simple affirmations into thoughtful moments of care.
Overall, Emotional Support Animals is a charming, comforting companion for anyone seeking a little emotional grounding. Its mix of tender illustrations, handwritten text, and reflective prompts makes it a soothing daily pick-me-up for readers of all ages.
December 6, 2025
How special and wonderful is this one? The title is what originally caught my attention, so I gave it a closer look.
Everyday we must face numerous decisions, meet different people, and run into situations, that require us to react. This isn't always easy and having an emotional support animal can help to make these things easier. This books present help in various ways and made me smile and appreciate the wisdom presented in such a lovely way.
I'm not the biggest fan of the classical self-help genre, but if you present it in a way that makes in interesting and different, I'm on board.
This book is for everyone, that needs a reminder, that we often overcomplicate things or blame ourselves. We're also not alone with feeling this way. This is a book that is perfect as a gift for yourself or others. Hanging some of the picture and phrases on my wall is something that I can also imagine doing as a daily reminder.
This book is unique and different. And I appreciate that. We need more of that.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Everyday we must face numerous decisions, meet different people, and run into situations, that require us to react. This isn't always easy and having an emotional support animal can help to make these things easier. This books present help in various ways and made me smile and appreciate the wisdom presented in such a lovely way.
I'm not the biggest fan of the classical self-help genre, but if you present it in a way that makes in interesting and different, I'm on board.
This book is for everyone, that needs a reminder, that we often overcomplicate things or blame ourselves. We're also not alone with feeling this way. This is a book that is perfect as a gift for yourself or others. Hanging some of the picture and phrases on my wall is something that I can also imagine doing as a daily reminder.
This book is unique and different. And I appreciate that. We need more of that.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 25, 2025
4.5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an arc. All opinions are my own.
This is a very sweet collection of cute animals sharing bits of wisdom, and useful worksheets. The art is very cozy and a lot of the quotes are straightforward, but worth hearing again. My favorite section was definitely the last one which discussed activism and working to help others while still taking care of yourself.
All of the worksheets are great for slowing down and taking some time to be introspective. I loved how most of them included a portion where you draw a person/character saying something you need to hear today, it was really cathartic. I have found that these more structured worksheets aren't a great fit for me to do daily as I prefer a more fluid method. However, I do think they're a great introduction to journaling, and they can be a useful check in for me to use intermittently.
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an arc. All opinions are my own.
This is a very sweet collection of cute animals sharing bits of wisdom, and useful worksheets. The art is very cozy and a lot of the quotes are straightforward, but worth hearing again. My favorite section was definitely the last one which discussed activism and working to help others while still taking care of yourself.
All of the worksheets are great for slowing down and taking some time to be introspective. I loved how most of them included a portion where you draw a person/character saying something you need to hear today, it was really cathartic. I have found that these more structured worksheets aren't a great fit for me to do daily as I prefer a more fluid method. However, I do think they're a great introduction to journaling, and they can be a useful check in for me to use intermittently.
November 29, 2025
This book is something special. I can’t wait until it releases so I can buy a physical copy to keep on my nightstand. It’s definitely one of those books where you could benefit from reading just a page a day.
There’s so much help and guidance and advice in this book. So many of it tugged at my heart strings and made me really reflect on my life and situations I’ve been through and surpassed.
This book honestly got me so emotional at times. Every page is just something you need to hear (or read) and I related to so much of it in my life right now.
Also want to mention that the artwork is STUNNING and so incredibly beautiful and breathtaking! Obsessed with every single character design!
Loved the parts where you stop for a break or to fill out some workbook pages to make sense of your feelings and emotions.
Overall loved this book so much! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read it in exchange for my honest review!
There’s so much help and guidance and advice in this book. So many of it tugged at my heart strings and made me really reflect on my life and situations I’ve been through and surpassed.
This book honestly got me so emotional at times. Every page is just something you need to hear (or read) and I related to so much of it in my life right now.
Also want to mention that the artwork is STUNNING and so incredibly beautiful and breathtaking! Obsessed with every single character design!
Loved the parts where you stop for a break or to fill out some workbook pages to make sense of your feelings and emotions.
Overall loved this book so much! Thank you NetGalley for letting me read it in exchange for my honest review!
December 2, 2025
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley and for this ARC.
Adorable - I loved the art style. There was handwritten words throughout this, but the handwriting was very legible and added a nice charm to it. You can tell the author has done a fair bit of therapy in her time, and wants to help guide others through this book.
Some of my favourite animal drawings were the platypus, walrus, the long-necked cat, Dalmatian and antelope, I could see these animals making for really cute cards/stickers. Definitely a book that I can see making a great gift for some of the people in my life.
This is a book with is obviously intended to be a physical copy over an ebook. It is difficult to tell with this ebook version, but online it does not look like there would be quite enough room to easily draw an animal to respond (as the instructions indicated)
Adorable - I loved the art style. There was handwritten words throughout this, but the handwriting was very legible and added a nice charm to it. You can tell the author has done a fair bit of therapy in her time, and wants to help guide others through this book.
Some of my favourite animal drawings were the platypus, walrus, the long-necked cat, Dalmatian and antelope, I could see these animals making for really cute cards/stickers. Definitely a book that I can see making a great gift for some of the people in my life.
This is a book with is obviously intended to be a physical copy over an ebook. It is difficult to tell with this ebook version, but online it does not look like there would be quite enough room to easily draw an animal to respond (as the instructions indicated)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book is ideal for creative young adults looking for compassionate self care advice from cute animals wearing clothes. The author creatively captured the essence of therapy in a way that feels like a group hug from close friends. Readers will likely experience the book differently; could be motivational, aspirational or educational. It’s not for everyone, but it’s simple and original enough that anyone can understand the ideas. I personally wasn’t sure what to do with the workbook aspect, which I skipped. I’m sure these would be helpful for artistic and crafty readers. The book will serve a valuable mental wellness resource and should be on the list for anyone who works in a school. I received this book via NetGalley from Andrew’s McMeal Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
December 3, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy for review, and thank you to author Nicole Georges for writing and illustrating this beautiful book!
Emotional Support Animals is a cozy and comforting book full of wisdom, charming illustrations, and worksheets to do your own journaling and drawing to process your emotions. My favourite messages were: "When I go into a situation asking 'what am I going to get?' I'll always be let down. When I go in asking 'what do I have to give?' I do better"...."I don't process my feelings with people I don't trust"...and "Acceptance is giving up the hope of a better past"...
This book would make a wonderful gift to anyone who could use some warm fuzzies.
Emotional Support Animals is a cozy and comforting book full of wisdom, charming illustrations, and worksheets to do your own journaling and drawing to process your emotions. My favourite messages were: "When I go into a situation asking 'what am I going to get?' I'll always be let down. When I go in asking 'what do I have to give?' I do better"...."I don't process my feelings with people I don't trust"...and "Acceptance is giving up the hope of a better past"...
This book would make a wonderful gift to anyone who could use some warm fuzzies.
November 25, 2025
ARC provided by Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley
This is a fairly charming selection of small pithy sayings that are packaged along with artwork of animals and worksheets that are supposed to allow you time to centre yourself and support your mental health. It covers a variety of topics including boundaries, self love, grief, and more. It's fairly simplistic, and some of the drawings weren't to my taste, though many were cute. It did accomplish its task of getting me to slow down. I do think that if you have issues with being mindful, the straight forward worksheets could be helpful.
This is a fairly charming selection of small pithy sayings that are packaged along with artwork of animals and worksheets that are supposed to allow you time to centre yourself and support your mental health. It covers a variety of topics including boundaries, self love, grief, and more. It's fairly simplistic, and some of the drawings weren't to my taste, though many were cute. It did accomplish its task of getting me to slow down. I do think that if you have issues with being mindful, the straight forward worksheets could be helpful.
November 25, 2025
I was delighted by this deceptively simple self-help guide. With chapter topics such as anxiety and surviving the holidays, it offered delightful drawings and tips, as well as journaling prompts to bring out your inner artist. It felt like hearing from someone who was the perfect friend, the perfect therapist. Like getting a hug and some advice from a giant teddy bear. Emotional Support Animals is a book I’d buy for myself, as well as for my store. Thank you, Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
December 22, 2025
⊰ 4 stars
First of all, I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I would describe this book as a self help book with cute comics, inspiring and helpful quotes/advice and worksheets. The worksheets are helpful and insightful
I would really recommend this as a self help book for anyone that wants to make a change in their day to day thinking and how to process your feelings. The book isn't too heavy and is great for an every day read
First of all, I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I would describe this book as a self help book with cute comics, inspiring and helpful quotes/advice and worksheets. The worksheets are helpful and insightful
I would really recommend this as a self help book for anyone that wants to make a change in their day to day thinking and how to process your feelings. The book isn't too heavy and is great for an every day read
November 28, 2025
Thanks NetGalley for the eARC!
Emotional Support Animals is a gentle, hand-drawn collection of comforting affirmations meant to soothe readers through everyday interactions to tough moments, especially grief. The animal illustrations are warm and encouraging, and the added worksheets and mindfulness prompts create a small, thoughtful self-care experience. While it isn’t a “funny” book despite its cute art, it offers soft reminders of self-kindness and emotional grounding.
Emotional Support Animals is a gentle, hand-drawn collection of comforting affirmations meant to soothe readers through everyday interactions to tough moments, especially grief. The animal illustrations are warm and encouraging, and the added worksheets and mindfulness prompts create a small, thoughtful self-care experience. While it isn’t a “funny” book despite its cute art, it offers soft reminders of self-kindness and emotional grounding.
December 2, 2025
Thank you NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the advanced copy.
This book is beautiful in so many ways: in its meaning, in its art, in its activities, and in the way it makes you reflect…
“Sadness is not your final emotion.” Thank you, I needed to read that. I’m not going through my best moment right now, but reading this book has helped me understand a bit more about the emotions I’m experiencing.
This book is beautiful in so many ways: in its meaning, in its art, in its activities, and in the way it makes you reflect…
“Sadness is not your final emotion.” Thank you, I needed to read that. I’m not going through my best moment right now, but reading this book has helped me understand a bit more about the emotions I’m experiencing.
November 21, 2025
Emotional Support Animals by Nicole J. Georges is a little treasure of gentle reminders about self-love and compassion. The format is playful and approachable, and the art is utterly charming. I adored the format and the gentle tone. Even though I’m in a depressive place where it’s hard to put these tools into practice, I still found it beautiful, soothing, and worth holding onto.
November 23, 2025
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
This book was such a sweet collection of illustrations, worksheets, and little bits of advice! I feel like this would be such a sweet gift for a friend struggling with mental health or even a coffee table book.
This book was such a sweet collection of illustrations, worksheets, and little bits of advice! I feel like this would be such a sweet gift for a friend struggling with mental health or even a coffee table book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was given a free copy of this electronically. It has a lot of good information and advice in here for coping and moving forward with various types of struggles. I'd love to have a hardcopy/journal of this book to fill in the pages and draw along. This is one I would likely gift someone. The drawings aren't my favorite but I think it allows you to see yourself in any of the characters more so than if it was a person that didn't look like you. Because I don't have a hardcopy I took some screenshots of some of the mantras/quotes that I think will help me personally. Different but nice book I'm glad I got the opportunity to read. Thank you NetGalley!
December 23, 2025
This is not the book I was expecting in the best way. This is a collection of inspirational animals and their positive affirmations. And they are all dressed to impress and have beverages or snacks! It’s super cute! I really liked that there was space to draw, doodle and record your own emotions and feelings. This book made me happy. And I totally would print out some of these pages and hang them up!
December 22, 2025
This is such a thoughtful book! The illustrations are really cute and the activities were very helpful. I’m not sure how to best review this since it’s half pictures but the little quotes were extremely insightful.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book.
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November 29, 2025Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
December 6, 2025
A very nice and pleasant idea, especially in the sections dedicated to reader input. I think it could be helpful for people who are struggling with their mental health.
December 10, 2025
Great little book. Does what it says on the tin. Amusing cartoons with wise sayings and useful advice. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.
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