My name is Benny

It's the little things, really. Originally serialized online through WEBTOON, this omnibus of cartoon strips introduces readers to Benny, a happy-go-lucky girl who constantly sports a gas mask. She's joined by best friend Timothy, her neighbor Isaac, and her classmate Fae. The individual entries, which range from one to three pages, throw readers into Benny's world with little introduction and feature short, often comedic moments from her interactions with peers. The humorous scenarios vary but primarily focus on a combination of Benny's immaturity, laziness, and imaginative flights of fancy, which are often juxtaposed against the actions and responses of her friends. There's not enough material in the fast-paced stories to enthrall readers looking for belly laughs and deep witticisms, but those amused by slice-of-life moments might enjoy meeting Benny and seeing her offbeat interactions. The artwork makes use of watercolorlike textures and tones and minimalist backgrounds. Some of the jokes seem to be aimed at older readers, such as references to infomercial pitchman Billy Mays and the marshmallow test and an incident involving a massage chair. Diehard fans of the web series may appreciate owning a book that collects many of Benny's adventures. Characters are light-skinned and largely present white. Amusing but light on substance.(Comic strip. 10-14) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.