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Loading Penguin Hugs: Heartwarming Comics from Chibird
Includes two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers!
Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day? Loading Penguin Hugs is here to add a big boost of positivity to your life. The book is loaded with Jacqueline Chen’s motivational Chibird comics and illustrations. Every page offers cute and creative perspectives on topics, such as self-esteem, mental health, and getting through tough times.
Loading Penguin Hugs combines adorable illustrations with wholesome messages to cheer you on. Expressions like “You are not a failure. You are still growing!” provide encouragement and promote healthy mindsets. Chen’s chubby penguins, hedgehogs, Chibirds, and friends of all shapes put a smile on anyone’s face, and they’ve already made millions smile on Instagram, Tumblr, and GIPHY.
Loading Penguin Hugs is full of brand-new Chibird comics alongside popular favorites. The book comes with two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers, and the cover features a special silver foil detail!
This inspiring book is perfect for new and old Chibird fans. Chen and her animal friends are ready to brighten anyone’s day, one comic at a time.
Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day? Loading Penguin Hugs is here to add a big boost of positivity to your life. The book is loaded with Jacqueline Chen’s motivational Chibird comics and illustrations. Every page offers cute and creative perspectives on topics, such as self-esteem, mental health, and getting through tough times.
Loading Penguin Hugs combines adorable illustrations with wholesome messages to cheer you on. Expressions like “You are not a failure. You are still growing!” provide encouragement and promote healthy mindsets. Chen’s chubby penguins, hedgehogs, Chibirds, and friends of all shapes put a smile on anyone’s face, and they’ve already made millions smile on Instagram, Tumblr, and GIPHY.
Loading Penguin Hugs is full of brand-new Chibird comics alongside popular favorites. The book comes with two bonus pages of cute exclusive stickers, and the cover features a special silver foil detail!
This inspiring book is perfect for new and old Chibird fans. Chen and her animal friends are ready to brighten anyone’s day, one comic at a time.
88 pages, Hardcover
First published November 13, 2018
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550 people want to read
About the author
Jacqueline Chen
3 books18 followersJacqueline Chen has been drawing motivational comics and animations since high school and has cheered up millions of people along the way. When she's not making art, she's designing and coding. She loves bubble tea and ice cream a little too much.
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November 1, 2018
I absolutely love Chibird to begin with, so I was really excited to read this, and it is exactly what I needed today. Jacqueline Chen specializes in motivational comics, and this entire book is just full of motivation, inspiration, optimism, hope, love, warmth, positivity, and cuteness. If there has ever been a warm, cozy hug in book form, Loading Penguin Hugs is it. ♥
All quotes come from an advance copy and may not match the final release. Thank you so much to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
All quotes come from an advance copy and may not match the final release. Thank you so much to Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
December 13, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I love penguins and I love hugs!
All these graphics and notes were full of positivity and it did cheer me up!
So, anyone who's looking out for some light pep-talk, read this cute little book!
I love penguins and I love hugs!
All these graphics and notes were full of positivity and it did cheer me up!
So, anyone who's looking out for some light pep-talk, read this cute little book!
November 13, 2018
Ahoy there me mateys! I received this comic eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. So here be me honest musings . . .
I be feeling a bit under the weather and was having trouble figuring out what to read next when I saw "Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day?" That was exactly how I was feeling and so I clicked on it. These comics were instant gratification and immediately made me smile. Just what I needed.
This collection of comics is short at 88 pages but I have read it three times (so far). The author's illustrations are just so cute and feature animals, people, and small pep talks. I am not sure how many of them have been previously featured on her website but I loved them.
Who doesn't want icecreams, puppies, sunshine, and BOOKS !?! If that means taking a lot of forward steps to get them . . . Count Me In! So if, like me, ye need to add a bit of pep to yer days then pick up these 88 reasons. I just know that I am glad I found this author to brighten me windy and stormy nights. Arrr!
So lastly . . .
Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing!
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordp...
I be feeling a bit under the weather and was having trouble figuring out what to read next when I saw "Where do you turn to when you need a pick-me-up on a bad day?" That was exactly how I was feeling and so I clicked on it. These comics were instant gratification and immediately made me smile. Just what I needed.
This collection of comics is short at 88 pages but I have read it three times (so far). The author's illustrations are just so cute and feature animals, people, and small pep talks. I am not sure how many of them have been previously featured on her website but I loved them.
Who doesn't want icecreams, puppies, sunshine, and BOOKS !?! If that means taking a lot of forward steps to get them . . . Count Me In! So if, like me, ye need to add a bit of pep to yer days then pick up these 88 reasons. I just know that I am glad I found this author to brighten me windy and stormy nights. Arrr!
So lastly . . .
Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing!
Check out me other reviews at https://thecaptainsquartersblog.wordp...
November 10, 2018
Book Reaction: https://nildivision.blogspot.com/2018...
Rating: 5 Stars - absolutely perfect
I received a copy of Loading Penguin Hugs: Heartwarming Comics from Chibird from Andrews McMeel Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 5 Stars - absolutely perfect
I received a copy of Loading Penguin Hugs: Heartwarming Comics from Chibird from Andrews McMeel Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 2, 2020
Cute and inspiring book of comics. The art is very good and crisp and the humor was on point. My only dislike is some of the quotes feel very repetitive.
ℹ Disclosure:
I received an arc copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
ℹ Disclosure:
I received an arc copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley and I’m reviewing it voluntarily.
January 22, 2021
I love flicking through these ebooks of cute compiled images sometimes. I often see the gif versions of these fly by on WhatsApp and they are the cutest. It was lovely to see some new ones in here and it was such a heartwarming read :)
November 29, 2018
I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I follow this artist from tumblr and I love her art. It's adorable and heartwarming and always makes me smile. This book was a quick, easy and uplifting read. The illustrations are colorful and cuddly. There isn’t necessarily a connecting thread in the pages and some messages came across as redundant and repetitive but it didn’t bother me too much. This is definitely a book that requires you to have it as a physical copy so you can open it on a random page when you’re feeling under the weather and get a burst of positivity and cuteness.
I follow this artist from tumblr and I love her art. It's adorable and heartwarming and always makes me smile. This book was a quick, easy and uplifting read. The illustrations are colorful and cuddly. There isn’t necessarily a connecting thread in the pages and some messages came across as redundant and repetitive but it didn’t bother me too much. This is definitely a book that requires you to have it as a physical copy so you can open it on a random page when you’re feeling under the weather and get a burst of positivity and cuteness.
April 5, 2020
Heart touching
June 18, 2023
Nothing to say, the book is soooo cute I cry of happiness every time, it's so special to me ❤️❤️❤️
October 24, 2018
This was the cutest book in the whole entire world of cute. This would be a perfect book to put in the restroom, the doctors office, or in your classroom. Sometimes we need to know that we aren't perfect, but that its okay. I couldn't have smiled more or been more happy after reading this book. Oh my goodness. Cuteness alert!
October 16, 2018
Funny and cute but at the same time very light. One page reminder, thinking, motivation cartoons that is good for the moral. The kind of book you could let out in your house and pick it up at a random page when you feel a bit depress.
October 25, 2020
snif j’ai une version 10/5 étoiles parce que c’est mon cadeau de noël de la part de cha avec plein de commentaires ajoutés
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October 24, 2023Super wholesome!
December 9, 2024
Super sweet
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July 22, 2023Cutest little book.
'thank you to all my emotions, not just the positive ones. the negative ones tell you when something's wrong and needs to change, and that's really important.'
'you are not selfish for wanting better than what you have now.'
'thank you to all my emotions, not just the positive ones. the negative ones tell you when something's wrong and needs to change, and that's really important.'
'you are not selfish for wanting better than what you have now.'
October 28, 2018
This review was originally posted on my review blog Deanna Reads Books
If you have ever seen the sending hugs gif, and I'm sure you have, then this comic book collection will have a similar feel to you. You actually might have seen a few of these short comics before reading this book. This book is another cute, comic collection that just makes you feel good. Actually, that is this book's purpose. In addition to the really cute artwork, the point of the book is to be able to open it when you are having a rough day to have a reminder that you can do whatever it is you are struggling with. I LOVE that.
If you can't tell from the cover, the artwork in this book is adorable! There are these really cute little penguins, dogs, and other animals in it that really make you feel all warm and fuzzy. There is even an entire panel of "Positive Puppers" which I loved so much. They are all so cute!
I like that the message behind this book is positive reinforcements. At the back of the book there is even an index for if you are feeling a certain way you can turn to a short comic to help you. As a negative, cynical person, whom has never felt like they have ever been "good enough" a lot of these comics had things I definitely needed to hear. If you are down in the dumps and need some motivation, or just some support this is a great place to find that.
This is a short read, it's only about 88 pages long. I actually flipped through the whole thing on my lunch break. So it's definitely a book I recommend if you want a short but fun read.
*I received an egalley of this comic from Netgalley
If you have ever seen the sending hugs gif, and I'm sure you have, then this comic book collection will have a similar feel to you. You actually might have seen a few of these short comics before reading this book. This book is another cute, comic collection that just makes you feel good. Actually, that is this book's purpose. In addition to the really cute artwork, the point of the book is to be able to open it when you are having a rough day to have a reminder that you can do whatever it is you are struggling with. I LOVE that.
If you can't tell from the cover, the artwork in this book is adorable! There are these really cute little penguins, dogs, and other animals in it that really make you feel all warm and fuzzy. There is even an entire panel of "Positive Puppers" which I loved so much. They are all so cute!
I like that the message behind this book is positive reinforcements. At the back of the book there is even an index for if you are feeling a certain way you can turn to a short comic to help you. As a negative, cynical person, whom has never felt like they have ever been "good enough" a lot of these comics had things I definitely needed to hear. If you are down in the dumps and need some motivation, or just some support this is a great place to find that.
This is a short read, it's only about 88 pages long. I actually flipped through the whole thing on my lunch break. So it's definitely a book I recommend if you want a short but fun read.
*I received an egalley of this comic from Netgalley
October 26, 2018
This book is an absolute delight to read. It's everything I needed after a long week of classes and studying - simple, cheerful, and motivational. The comics in Loading Penguin Hugs are mostly single-panel stand-alone comics featuring ADORABLE art that reminds me of Pusheen or similar chibi-style animation. If someone gave me a greeting card featuring one of Jacqueline Chen's characters, I would probably tear up. It's just so simple and cute. Loading Penguin Hugs would make a great stocking stuffer or holiday gift for just about anyone - your thirteen-year-old niece, your co-worker, or your dentist.
October 29, 2018
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I was a third of the way into Loading Penguin Hugs when I abruptly stopped reading and went to pre-order it for a friend. It is the perfect book for so many of us, and if I were loaded withpenguins cash, I’d pre-order it for half a dozen more friends.
You may already be familiar with this artist because of her ghost hug gif that’s been floating around the internet (“you can’t feel it but it’s there!”). This whole book is full of the same cute art and sentiments!
While the art is sweet and childlike, I’d say the motivational messages in here are more relevant to teenagers and young adults. Those two age groups are have grown up under the influence of a social media that forces us to constantly compare ourselves to our peers and to only see our flaws as contrasted by their successes. This book is not just full of encouragement, but it also acknowledges negative feelings and accepts that they’re necessary sometimes.
I would recommend this to stressed teenagers, panicking young adults, to anyone who wants a hug but can’t get one at the moment, and to someone who needs to be reminded that nice things exist in this world. :)
I was a third of the way into Loading Penguin Hugs when I abruptly stopped reading and went to pre-order it for a friend. It is the perfect book for so many of us, and if I were loaded with
You may already be familiar with this artist because of her ghost hug gif that’s been floating around the internet (“you can’t feel it but it’s there!”). This whole book is full of the same cute art and sentiments!
While the art is sweet and childlike, I’d say the motivational messages in here are more relevant to teenagers and young adults. Those two age groups are have grown up under the influence of a social media that forces us to constantly compare ourselves to our peers and to only see our flaws as contrasted by their successes. This book is not just full of encouragement, but it also acknowledges negative feelings and accepts that they’re necessary sometimes.
I would recommend this to stressed teenagers, panicking young adults, to anyone who wants a hug but can’t get one at the moment, and to someone who needs to be reminded that nice things exist in this world. :)
November 7, 2018
Absolutely as adorable and inspiring as expected. Although I am not usually a person to search out positive affirmations like the ones here, I just cannot resist the adorableness of the drawings–especially the penguin! Each page has a doodle with an adorable animal or human friend wishing you positivity, encouragement, or a word of advice. They provide your daily dose of cuteness *and* inspiration, and it’s the best. I’m not sure how many of these have already been published online and how many are new to the book, but if you love these little comics, or know a friend who would, it’s the perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
December 17, 2018
Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-ARC copy!
As expected from the cover, Loading Penguin Hugs was a cute and adorable read. Chen's minimalist art style is simple and clean while still being colorful, and it should appeal to a variety of readers. The short comics offer a wellspring of advice on various life happenings coupled with adorable representative images.
I'm not sure what more I can say about this collection of comic shorts beyond the fact that readers should hopefully be smiling by the end of the book. My only concern is that there were quite a few blank pages in the digital download, so I wonder if there were some comics that I missed out on reading or if there would be a placeholder on those pages.
I recommend Loading Penguin Hugs for readers in need of a pick-me-up and those who enjoy Chen's minimalist and cute images.
As expected from the cover, Loading Penguin Hugs was a cute and adorable read. Chen's minimalist art style is simple and clean while still being colorful, and it should appeal to a variety of readers. The short comics offer a wellspring of advice on various life happenings coupled with adorable representative images.
I'm not sure what more I can say about this collection of comic shorts beyond the fact that readers should hopefully be smiling by the end of the book. My only concern is that there were quite a few blank pages in the digital download, so I wonder if there were some comics that I missed out on reading or if there would be a placeholder on those pages.
I recommend Loading Penguin Hugs for readers in need of a pick-me-up and those who enjoy Chen's minimalist and cute images.
October 23, 2018
Cute af.
I had seen the author's illustrations before and I found them super cute. They're sweet and motivational at the same time and that's difficult to do, but the author really achieves it.
This kind of illustrations/comics/book is what I mean when I say I want to read motivational stuff.
The topic is kinda repetitive, but that doesn't mean I didn't recommend it. I would love to have a physical copy to read when I'm in a bad mood.
*Note: I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I had seen the author's illustrations before and I found them super cute. They're sweet and motivational at the same time and that's difficult to do, but the author really achieves it.
This kind of illustrations/comics/book is what I mean when I say I want to read motivational stuff.
The topic is kinda repetitive, but that doesn't mean I didn't recommend it. I would love to have a physical copy to read when I'm in a bad mood.
*Note: I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2018
I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley for an honest review.
I’ve been following Chibird on Instagram for over a year now and I LOVE her comics! I was so excited for her when I found out she was coming out with a book! Thanks for Netgalley for giving me an early peek at this wonderful book.
Jaqueline Chen’s book is so cute and heartwarming, good for anyone who is having a bad day. The cute animals and sweet messages are wonderful pick-me-ups. I recommend this to anyone.
I’ve been following Chibird on Instagram for over a year now and I LOVE her comics! I was so excited for her when I found out she was coming out with a book! Thanks for Netgalley for giving me an early peek at this wonderful book.
Jaqueline Chen’s book is so cute and heartwarming, good for anyone who is having a bad day. The cute animals and sweet messages are wonderful pick-me-ups. I recommend this to anyone.
November 13, 2018
I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Overall this was a cute little book. This is not a sit down in one sitting book but a cute lil pocket book to look at when need a bit of a cheer up and happy wisdom. I would love to have this a daily calendar. Recommend read for anyone looking for a happy little pickup.
November 13, 2018
This book is like a hot chocolate cup on a cold winter night, it's literally like a hug!
I think I'll be reading it again and again whenever I need a boost or a hug, whenever I'm feeling down and in need of a reminder that I'm doing okay. I mean it's worth just for the cute animals illustrations! I highly, highly recommend it!
I really thank netgalley for this book!
I think I'll be reading it again and again whenever I need a boost or a hug, whenever I'm feeling down and in need of a reminder that I'm doing okay. I mean it's worth just for the cute animals illustrations! I highly, highly recommend it!
I really thank netgalley for this book!
October 29, 2018
Not a serious read but still nice to leaf through. Some pages are motivating, some actually made me sad.
December 29, 2018
Gorgeous! Such adorable characters.
February 6, 2019
I loved this book! Who can give a message better than a Penguin! Lovely book. Learn to love yourself!
March 26, 2019
"Me before: I'm trash. Me after: I'm awesome trash."
Saaaame
Needs more penguins and less dogs.
Saaaame
Needs more penguins and less dogs.
September 4, 2019
A book like a warm ray of sunshine. Very cute. Very motivating and uplifting with simple, yet striking minimalist illustrations. Love it.
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