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stephen_baird's review
4.0
I picked this up at the same time as Tiny Fox and Great Boar without realising what either were about I was just drawn in by the wonderful art on the covers.
I also didn’t realise at the time that both were from Oni Press.
Reading a second book about family, loss, grief, and growth in as many days may have been a bit too much, but these were so well presented and thought out that it really wasn’t.
Missing You is about a young family who have lost their mother/wife and in the case of grandma, daughter.
As the young family are driving through a forest they come across an injured fawn which they take home and into their hearts to fill that gap.
Lion (the fawn) also grows and has their own thoughts and desires which don’t always mesh with those of the family and it is this tension which comes to a head that drives the conclusion of the story.
The art work throughout uses a soft, almost pastel palette for most of the book, except there are some dark and threatening passages that are enhanced by the appropriate palette.
Sweet, humorous, and supportive. Well written and drawn and suitable for a larger age range than to 8-12 suggested.
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I also didn’t realise at the time that both were from Oni Press.
Reading a second book about family, loss, grief, and growth in as many days may have been a bit too much, but these were so well presented and thought out that it really wasn’t.
Missing You is about a young family who have lost their mother/wife and in the case of grandma, daughter.
As the young family are driving through a forest they come across an injured fawn which they take home and into their hearts to fill that gap.
Lion (the fawn) also grows and has their own thoughts and desires which don’t always mesh with those of the family and it is this tension which comes to a head that drives the conclusion of the story.
The art work throughout uses a soft, almost pastel palette for most of the book, except there are some dark and threatening passages that are enhanced by the appropriate palette.
Sweet, humorous, and supportive. Well written and drawn and suitable for a larger age range than to 8-12 suggested.
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3iii8v's review
5.0
Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a children’s story but it’s touching and meaningful, no matter your age. The storyline is precious, and very heartwarming. I definitely shed a tear or two while reading this. The illustrations are beautiful, I would just love to display this book forever in my room because it’s so pretty to look at.
This beautifully told and enchantingly illustrated story carries important themes of overcoming the isolating feeling of losing someone you love, and most importantly, being able to let go, and will delight readers young and old.
The only thing I would say is that the text is very small - though I understand it may be easier to see in print form.
This is a children’s story but it’s touching and meaningful, no matter your age. The storyline is precious, and very heartwarming. I definitely shed a tear or two while reading this. The illustrations are beautiful, I would just love to display this book forever in my room because it’s so pretty to look at.
This beautifully told and enchantingly illustrated story carries important themes of overcoming the isolating feeling of losing someone you love, and most importantly, being able to let go, and will delight readers young and old.
The only thing I would say is that the text is very small - though I understand it may be easier to see in print form.
howiedoowinfam's review
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jess_d84's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
magbb's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ian_se's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jade13's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent
Has hunting scenes.