PUG: How to be the Best You

Love, love LOVE this book. Have already purchased 3 as gifts for children and adults alike. Pug relates to everyone. His sweet face expresses such a variety of emotions. The illustrations are soul-warming; the philosophical statements on Life will touch the heart of everyone who reads them, in one way or another. Helen is a very gifted woman who has found the ability to express her life lessons through writing and drawing. We all need this book to be our Best Selves. Thank you Helen.

What a fabulous book. Helen James combines beautiful artwork with her wonderful philosophy on how to live a meaningful life. I think this may be the first of its kind illustrated philosophical tome. My highest recommendation!

PUG offers we readers, a few moments, of consultation with ourselves. It reminds us of our foibles and allows us the permission, to try to do better again.

Pug is a philosophical journey colorfully illustrated and thoughtfully written and can be enjoyed by young and old alike. When you read Pug, you will learn "How to be Your Best You" on your own life journey. Sally Plauche

When I first saw this book, it was around the time I’d requested a children’s picture book to review with my 6yr old godson Pickle, and – as I do love a good life lesson – the title of this book, PUG – How To Be The Best You, sounded perfect.However, this book isn’t actually about a cute dog. PUG, stands for Philosophical Universal Guidance. Yep… it’s actually a book for we grown-ups. (Ahem… yes I am including myself there.)This will be appreciated by those who kinda like the annoying inspirational quotes they see on Facebook or similar by Brene Brown or Byron Katie, but cringe a little when they’re done to death.The author, Helen James is a graphic artist and her images are visually appealing without being overly elaborate and distracting us from the text. She’s also a clinical psychologist so knows the sorts of things most of us tend to get angsty over, covering themes such as perseverance, empathy, humility, resourcefulness, wonder, spirit and composure. (So, more than the usual old chestnuts!)However, the short, straight-forward and non-patronising tone of this book sat well with me. It’s not too jargonistic and there was no eye-rolling required.It’s beautifully and simply illustrated and would be a good gift for lovers of dogs or those who appreciate a bit of philosophy, self-awareness and self-betterment without having it rammed down their throats.

PUG - How To Be The Best You is a book I can promise you will get something new and inspirational from every time you pick it up, no matter how many times you read it. Full of simple, yet memorable thoughts to live by can help in your most difficult moments to your more daily mundane tasks. Like the book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten", it can be enjoyed by all ages and reminds you of how getting back to being the best you can be is something wonderful to strive for. Great for gifts and to have by your bedside - feels like a great friend giving you comforting words just at the right time. Terrific illustrations and artwork!

Such a delightful and inspiring book!! PUG and companions are full of life messages that appeal to all ages. Upliftung, poignant, heartwarming and beautifully depicted drawings by the talented author/ artist Helen James. This is a terrific book for all ages. Easy to read but impactful with its self-help messages. PUG is wonderful!!!

I originally purchased this book because of my love of all things pug. However, once receiving I truly think this book in incredible. It has such wonderful lessons and cute illustrations. I have since reordered this book SEVERAL times for multiple occasions! It makes a great gift for new babies and also a great gift for any graduates starting their next chapter. I just absolutely LOVE IT!

Very cute and nicely illustrated, with inspirational quotes/thoughts. Not sure how many times I would revisit this book myself, but this was a gift for a Pug owner who loved it.

What a wonderful find - both charming and funny, with great illustrations. Essential for pug lovers and those interested in philosophy!

Laughed, smiled, felt inspired.What a wonderful little book. Perfect gift for young and old.