Loved this sweet little book, the illustrations were magical! However, the prose was a little complex in places, not as whimsical as I had expected for this story.

GEORGE!!!! As a cat owner with a cat that actually looks like George, this book meant a lot to me. I might have cried and I would surely buy this book. This book explores the thoughts of George, a very sweet and curious kitty. It also discusses thoughts on how cats love us so much. I think it's great, considering sometimes people see cats as unlovable.

I thought the art here was really charming and comforting! I enjoyed seeing George in all his various poses. I didn't like the poetry or prose that went along with it as much, some of the phrasing was kind of awkward. However, this was very enjoyable overall!

This was super cute for and very nice for what it is. Although advertised as a children's book, I don't think I could get my son to settle down long enough to read this with me. However, this makes for a lovely little book for cat fans. It is beautifully illustrated and does convey a bit of wisdome: find some quiet and enjoy the world around you in this busy time we live in.

It may not be anything groundbreaking but I feel as though this could make a nice feel good book that a cat lover can pull off the shelf in times of poor mood to just lighten up the spirits.

This was so cute! The artwork was beautiful and such a sweet story! We lost our family cat last year and I love seeing cats, this book was very sweet and I'll definitely pick it up for gifts for people I know who are expecting

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC. 

It's really heartbreaking to be leaving this book a bad review because I had really high hopes for it. The cover is so pretty and the concept sounded so cute. 

My big problem with this book is that I don't know who it's for. The simple writing style and themes imply that it's for very small children, but some of the language used feels way too complicated for them. 

The writing of the book also felt a little off at times and was very inconsistent and strange. It wasn't very well written. It was nicely illustrated, so maybe this really should have been a picture book. 

I would not recommend parents to purchase this book for their kids unless the kid just wants to look at the cute cat pictures.

This book is really gorgeous, it’s a mix between graphic novel and art, in a easy reading book specifically for kids and I love it so much.
Designed for people who loves cats.

Adorable kids story about the inside thoughts of a cat named George. The illustrations are great and George’s calm and loving thoughts are cute.

I’ve read this book at the end of a very loud and busy day and I am so glad I did because this was so sweet and adorable, it made me forget about all the stress of the day. The illustrations are wonderful and the story is really cute. I am so happy that I got introduced to George through this book!☺️

Thank you NetGalley and Chantilly Cat Press for giving me access to this wonderful ARC! :)

AAAA this was such a sweet book!! I LOVE GEORGE SO MUCH! This had the cutest narration and actually very deep and important messages. The book is about taking a moment to pause and breathe and just take note of the world around you. I loved that George linked everything to love. It made me smile and want to remember quotes. I have a cat and I fully understand the feeling of comfort that just their presence in the same room can bring.

What a lovely book! Definitely love seeing more representation of how loving cats can be, as they're often overshadowed by dogs.
The art was gorgeous too! I would get prints of it with some of the quotes for my baby nephews room.

Remember to slow down and think of the small things.
Or think of nothing at all.

This book has wonderful soft easy to digest drawings. The small keynotes highlight simple moments that a cat or a person would enjoy. Cats just having the time to take part of them more often than the human counterparts.

A children's book, but would also be lovely for an art or cat lover. I really like when he is looking at the stars, It would be such a lovely bookmark or tiny print for a desk. I'm not sure what the published size is, but It would be at risk for framing inspirational pages so I can enjoy them daily.

Children will enjoy this mindful picture book and all ages will love the beautiful illustrations. Pretty much every page could be a piece of art you could hang on your wall.

George is a cat who loves to sit still and think. This book utilize calming artwork and colors to illustrate George, and what he as a cat loves and appreciates. It teaches the concept that it's good to sit still, be calm and think sometimes. It also teaches a lot of information about cats and why they act the way they do, as well as some things that cats might enjoy. This would be the perfect book for younger children, as the artwork is very cute and would appeal to them, and the concepts are simple yet important and informative in a way that the younger age group can understand.

The only thing I would say is that it's a little bit long for a children's book (100 pages) and it's trying to teach 2 concepts at once - how to sit still, and to learn about cats. I think it would have been better if the author/illustrator broke this up into 2 books, one teaching the importance of stilling still and pondering, the other teaching about cats, and each book would then be the right length for a young child to sit through.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a heartwarming yet simplistic book that describes things I've often thought my cats were thinking and feeling. It was longer than I expected, but I didn't mind because the illustrations were lovely, cozy, and smile inducing. The book is categorized as children's fiction, but I think it's something any fellow cat lover would enjoy no matter the age.
My review is also posted on my Goodreads account.

This was such a heartwarming and cute read, though very short and not really meaningful plot wise, I enjoyed each quote and tiny verse reminding readers that there's adventure in stillness. The artwork was really adorable too. I'd definitely recommend this for a short, mindfulness read, or to pass on to younger readers for a sweet message that love and happiness can be found all around you!

4/5 🌟

This was the sweetest escape I've ever read. I wanted to find a book that allowed me to sit still, and this one definitely did that! I loved the simplistic way that George thinks, and how it's about the things that should matter most!

What George Thinks When He Sits Still by Caroline Bell completely stole my heart. This book felt like a warm blanket on a rainy day—soothing, thoughtful, and filled with quiet magic. From the very first page, I was enchanted by George’s gentle presence and the way his stillness encouraged me to pause and breathe.

The artwork is absolutely darling—soft, whimsical, and full of cozy textures that make every page feel like a moment of calm. It perfectly complements the meditative tone of the story. I found myself smiling at the subtle details in each illustration, and honestly, I want to frame a few of them!

This is the kind of book that invites you to slow down and appreciate the beauty in being still. It’s a perfect read for winding down at night, sharing with a child, or just curling up with a cup of tea and a furry friend.

Highly recommend for cozy readers, cat lovers, or anyone needing a peaceful reset. George reminded me that there’s so much to see—even when we’re sitting still. 🐾📚✨

I LOVE GEORGE!!! This was precious! An excellent story, thought provoking for children (and honestly adults), teaching us about mindfulness and the calm sitting still can bring us, and the art is so amazing! I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book to share with the children in my life.

The cover sucked me in and the illustrations are super cute! But theres a ton of problems with the actual words. I like the intent behind the book but the sentence structure is so weird, it switches back and forth between 1st and 3rd person. The pictures of the cat change constantly so I don’t know if they’re all supposed to be the same cat? Some of the sentences and phrases are repeated multiple times on multiple pages. The wording is kind of weird. I think this needs to go through some serious editing and be put more into a story format with a timeline. Idk it was cute but I had to stop several times while reading and go “huh?”.

This is a delightful book that teaches the young reader several things in a charming way. First it teaches that there are times when sitting still and just being is the best thing you can do. It also teaches the same reader that cats have great depths and are thinking and feeling creatures. They are intelligent and if there is a failure to communicate, surely it must be the fault of the human.

The artwork of George is so sweet. It would be fine as a book read at bedtime by an adult and also good for the young reader who is mastering the art. Five purrs and two paws up.