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March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Picture Book Pick 

There is a cat. A cat that couldn’t be bothered to do anything … anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn’t feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he’d rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad.
 
This is a story about feelings, friendship and the importance of speaking to someone when you don’t feel right. This beautiful socially aware story:

  • Reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal
  • Helps them understand others’ behaviour and promotes empathy
  • Encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings
  • Provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic

Both children and adults will love the quirky and hilarious cat’s refusal to ta

Trade Review
"A group of cats realise their friend is sad when he won’t join their games. A sweet and funny reminder about the importance of sharing our feelings.” * The Bookseller *
‘An expressive picture book with comical images and a wry approach to cats that gives children permission to be sad and shows how to be a supportive friend.’ * The Sunday Times *
A “gentle and funny picture book for young children.” * JUNO Magazine *

The Cat Who Couldnt Be Bothered

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    A Paperback / softback by Jack Kurland

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      Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 25/01/2024
      ISBN13: 9780711287440, 978-0711287440
      ISBN10: 0711287449

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Picture Book Pick 

      There is a cat. A cat that couldn’t be bothered to do anything … anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn’t feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he’d rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad.
       
      This is a story about feelings, friendship and the importance of speaking to someone when you don’t feel right. This beautiful socially aware story:

      • Reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal
      • Helps them understand others’ behaviour and promotes empathy
      • Encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings
      • Provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic

      Both children and adults will love the quirky and hilarious cat’s refusal to ta

      Trade Review
      "A group of cats realise their friend is sad when he won’t join their games. A sweet and funny reminder about the importance of sharing our feelings.” * The Bookseller *
      ‘An expressive picture book with comical images and a wry approach to cats that gives children permission to be sad and shows how to be a supportive friend.’ * The Sunday Times *
      A “gentle and funny picture book for young children.” * JUNO Magazine *

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