When I saw the cover of this book, I had to read it, and I thought it would be a nice little bedtime story for my young children.

I liked the premise of the book: quiet thoughts we can have when we're not busy with a hundred different things; when we're just in the moment and not rushing to do something in five minutes, tomorrow, or next year.

However, I think there is a lack of a common thread that ties the story together. There were many repetitions, and in a children's book I don't usually mind that, but since there is no definite plot to tie it all together, it becomes a bit slow and disrups the flow of the book.

The illustrations are cute and nice. I think it's a bit of a shame that George changes appearance throughout the book, as it makes it difficult for children and adults to recognize and bond with him. I would also like to see some heads in the beds, so there aren't just feet, and maybe have George's tail inside the boxes 😉

All in all, it's a sweet story that I think young children will enjoy having read aloud to them, which can help remind them (and ourselves) that it's perfectly okay just to be; that we don't have to be on the move all the time and that we should remember to enjoy the present moment 🌸

Thank you to Caroline Bell and NetGalley for the copy of this eARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

George guides children through statements about self care. George is absolutely adorable. Love the art and the affirmations.

4 stars

I wanted to like this more than I did. The artwork for George is very inconsistent. There's also a lot of weird art in general, it looks like it's AI. Missing heads, extra paws, backwards ears. The story itself didn't really flow and felt jumbled and repetitive at times.

What George Thinks When He Sits Still by Caroline Bell is an absolute delight! The narrative captures the essence of stillness and reflection, inviting readers to experience George's gentle thoughts as he takes a moment to pause in his busy life. The sweetness of the story shines through in its simple yet profound observations about life and the beauty of being present in the moment. Bell's writing style is warm and inviting, making it easy to connect with George and his journey. This book is a charming reminder of the joy found in stillness and introspection. A wonderful read for anyone looking to add a little sweetness to their day!

Sweet book with cute illustrations.
This is definitely geared towards young children.
It has nice messages and an adorable cat, what’s not to enjoy?

I read an early book edition from NetGalley.

Thanks!

While I enjoyed the art and the coziness of this picture book/graphic novel, I felt like this needed a bit more editing to make it cohesive. It felt disjointed and like the author was just putting together cute picture of cats and random quotes or poems that belonged in an instagram post, in order to technically release a book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC

I express my gratitude to the publisher for providing me an ebook arc. Thank you so much.
I am deeply saddened to learn that this book was crafted through Ai. I actually went through the whole book again to ensure that what i had learnt was in fact correct or not.
I did in fact find, Five paws and George sitting atop a headless body? Quite interesting though. I feel a bit cheated since I genuinely came to love George.

Thank you so much for letting me read this very cute Book. I mainly read this for the cat Art, as it is super cute.

I recieved a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for review. When George Sits Still is about a cat, George, and the things he noticed about himself and the world when he sits still. It’s a very cute illustrated book that can teach us lessons about being still and sitting with ourselves and silence.

3.25*

Most of this is a cute picture book although I would say the last few pages are probably in the range of a higher level of a chapter book. Although, this wasn’t what I was expecting going into this book it was a cute time that I can see a lot of kids enjoying and falling in love with George. The art was adorable to the point where I can definitely see the author selling prints of some of them if they don’t already. My favourite being those of Knight George.

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ 3 stars ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆

my initial rating for this was going to be 5 stars because i truly loved the adorable concept behind this graphic novel / children's book. and as a cat lover myself, this was everything i was looking for. however, after reading other people's reviews, i have come to the realisation that either this book's illustrations were ai-generated, or some serious inconsistencies were missed during the editing phase. for example, the most distinct inconsistencies were 3 front paws, cat's tail outside of box, a person's feet in bed without the head / body, etc. this didn't leave the best impression.

i am not one to accuse the author of anything, but i feel like the artworks and style should be at least a bit similar if not the same throughout the whole book. so i am a bit disappointed. and if ai was used to any extent, it should be worth mentioning.

˗ˋˏ ୨୧ thank you to NetGalley, Chantilly Cat Press, and Caroline Bell for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review! ୨୧ ˎˊ˗

well that was adorable!

I went onto my kindle app so I could see the pages in color!

Short and sweet, just like George!

This was a really cute book! I liked that it felt like poetry and showed both the human perspective and George’s perspective. The illustrations were well done and very calming.

What George thinks when he sits still is a cute and cozy read; a really good short read that will get you out of a reading slump.
I loved the message behind the book and the illustrations were really cute.

Precious, adorable and cute as a button - and that's just the book. A really gorgeous cat and an amazing read.

Cute, but no place in publishing if the artwork is AI. Ultimately, this feels like a half developed idea rushed to completion. It might appeal visually at first glance, but it lacks the heart, polish, and consistency that makes a picture book truly memorable.

2’8/5⭐️ First of all, thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for an arc of “What George thinks when he sits still”. I requested an arc of this book because i have a cat and obviously i absolutely love them, but this book was not it. The art style is cute, but it felt more like a collection of cat drawings with cute quotes rather than a book. Also, i saw some people saying the art was done using AI, which I kind of suspect might be true. There was a couple of strange illustrations in this book, so I don’t know. I probably wouldn’t recommend it.

This was so stinking cute and I made a big mistake reading this when not at home to go squish my two cats.
I will be buying a physical copy to flick through and enjoy the art from but also to read when I need to stop and take five minutes to just sit still

Such a sweet and cozy story with a good message, but it honestly felt pretty repetitive. I also just figured out that the art is AI-generated, which was kind of a bummer. Giving it one star… mostly because I love cats!

All around very wholesome book filled with love for life, cat, their connection to their human, and for the small pleasures we so easily missed & took for granted in life. It's so obvious & felt how this book is knitted with sincere loving heart all over it.