I really thought I would like the cute art and hoped for wholesome quotes or story's along with it.
As the art was cute like I hoped for it didn't feel consistent. The cat and the moths changed in art style a few time throughout the book. One of the beds was not logically drawn at all. Which made me doubt neither they were drawn be artist or AI. Either way they were cute, just not accurate and cohesive.

I saw pretty much the same with the texts going along. The underlying message is nice, but I doesn't seem to be written in q cohesive way. Even if there isn't a full story line texts should be in some sort of a flowering order which this was not. I also felt like some sentences weren't even correctly English. And the story switched multiple times from perspective..

It could've had great potential, but this really isn't publishing worthy.

I read this arc from netgalley and something about it just felt off. The cat, George, looks different from page to page. Sometimes his ear is on his back instead of his head. On the page with the ice cream cone, he's got an extra arm. The idea is cute but both the writing and art are soulless and most likely AI which is very disappointing.

0/5 stars

This is pitched as an illustrated picture book that follows a cat's thoughts and routine. That would be a very good idea and concept for cute and wholesome illustrations if it weren't for the fact that this is blatantly made by AI. I'm surprised there wasn't any prompt that slipped in the """editing""" process.

There can be found: oddly shaped feet, inconsistencies (cat is inside a box but at the same time its tail is peeking outside of it), paws that disappear, changes in the point of view in which it's narrated, and most important of all, no consistency in the drawing style of George; he keeps changing breed and even color throughout it.

AI art can't be tolerated.

Thanks to NetGalley and Chantilly Cat Press for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The art for this is delightful. A few interesting little facts, and reminders to be present and in the moment, to enjoy the little things.

That said, the direction felt a little disjointed. A mixture of therapy sections, facts about George and cat facts in general, in no particular order. I thought initially this was for very young children, but there are times when it would very much go over the heads of young children so I'm not sure who the target audience is!

If you're here for cute cat vibes though it does deliver.

This was such an adorable book. Lovely illustrations. I was smiling all throughout reading the book. You can feel George's love for Carol and Carol's love for George.

Kids will love this book

I wish a note had been included somewhere to mention that this was made with AI art. The further along you go, the more inconsistent the drawings become. It looked like a collage of different cats rather than George on each page.
Some of the pages were sweet, but the book was lacking flow, especially in the second half. Some pages felt more like the type of writing you'd find on a motivational poster.
This was cute and entertaining, but I think something really beautiful could've been achieved with the talents of a (human) artist and a bit more attention to crafting a full story from start to finish.

This is such a sweet, slow book! The art throughout is super cute, but the writing itself does tend to be a little jumpy and repetitive. Don't expect too much out of this, but for a one-time-read, it's cute.

Aww I loved this so much! 5 ⭐️
I read this one with my toddler and it was the perfect read for both of us. It helped my toddler settle down for a quiet moment, and while she may not have fully understood the words she loved the gorgeous illustrations. What a stunning colour palette and design style, the pictures were our favourite aspect of the book. The words unfolding before me helped me personally, as a stressed toddler parent, so slow down, look out the window and notice the leaves blowing in the wind, the sound of the neighbours wind chime, and the warmth on my hands from my cup of (still warm! Yay!) coffee. It was a lovely reminder to romanticise life, even the small things, and enjoy slow moments. And funnily enough, turns out George’s list of favourite things is very close to my own. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one early, I think we will add the physical copy to my daughter’s library!

The illustrations were cute, but appear like they may be AI, the cat does not have the same appearance page to page, the cat's ear is in the wrong place on pages, the person is missing a head when in bed. I loved the story and the overall message. The facts about cats were also super interesting.

Peaceful moments await anyone in need of a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, soak in the sunlight, and embrace love. What George Thinks When He Sits Still by Caroline Bell is a quiet treasure. The soothing illustrations and thoughtful words work in harmony to transport readers to a serene, zen-like state—even in the midst of a busy, bustling world

This was a really pleasant, heartwarming, and wholesome quick read! The illustrations were charming and so were the life lessons.

Initially, the cover and the premise made me think this would be an extremely cute book for young children. It is simple art throughout the book, so despite its 100-page length, a lot of it is just pages of George and various objects. The general thought/reasoning of the book (teaching kids to be still and in the moment) is a great idea, and telling it through a cat's perspective is cute, but that is sadly where a lot of my positives end.

There is a general inconsistency throughout the book that leads me to believe there was no editing at all. Many of the drawings of George change from page to page, and some drawings are strange. I would not accuse it of being AI art, but some instances make me feel like aspects could be (person missing a head, moth constantly changing shape, George's ear on his back, missing tails occasionally, etc). The art is cute, but it needs some tweaking before final print to be more consistent.

The story itself is simple, but does still delivers the message, but again, there seems to be a lack of editing. On the first page, it describes George as "he" then switches to "her" then it switches back to "he". Also, halfway through the book, it switches from third person to first person, so it was confusing. It might be helpful for the author to pick a perspective and stick with it. There are also some instances where things get repetitive, one example comes to mind is the "toes moving around".

Overall, I think the story has potential, but it needs A LOT of editing to help with the flow of the message/story as well as the image inconsistency. I feel like I can not give it a higher rating due to so many technical errors, but again, I love the idea of it.

Thank you Netgalley and Chantilly Cat Press, for giving me an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

An absolutely precious picture book and an antidote to the frenetic, screen-heavy pace of life in 2025. This sweet book discusses the inner life of George the cat and explains to young readers what might be going on in a cat's mind, and also teaches them how to be a good cat owner and give these pets the peace, quiet, and gentle affection they crave. Illustrations are in a glowing pastel palette.

This is a cute book about a cat and the illustrations are nice, but I have a feeling this whole book is AI generated. The cat illustrations lack consistency. Such a shame, for this could have been a wonderful book.

I don't have a personal George but my bf's Family does. And I recognize the behavior in this book.

“Cats form deep bonds with people, often through scent and sound. When your cat looks at you, it may be listening for your voice, recognizing your face or tuning into the rhythm of your day.

Some neuroscientists believe that cats associate their humans with feelings of comfort and safety, releasing oxytocin -the "love hormone"-when they interact with us.„

Honestly it's not what I'd usually read but it's a good book. Especially if you need to pause life for a bit.

This was such a cute book! I really enjoyed seeing the interpretation of what the cat was seeing and thinking along the way. It was a new take on the feline thought process!

i originally requested this book because i like cats, and the premise of it seemed nice.

as i was reading the book i noticed some discrepancies. the art style of moths changed 3 different times in three pages and i had an inkling it was ai generated. but i thought maybe i was overthinking it.

while i continued reading more of the images were just very clearly were ai generated and were not illustrated by the author. some of the wording of the sentences didn’t quite make sense and i was confused. it felt almost soulless like there wasn’t actually someone writing it.

This is a really cute book! It has lovely illustrations and a real feel good factor while reading. Making the point of just take notice of 'now', stop and listen, appreciate what is around you and just feel. A good message to take note of. Love is a powerful emotion and one to appreciate. A slow blink from a cat is always a nice feeling, means they love you, are protected and feel safe.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7641300550Cats and little flowers surrounded by positive thoughts. It could have been adorable, but it's just disgraceful and dishonest.

I had my doubts right from the cover, with its tones and style so typical of AI, but the following pages only confirmed my suspicions...
The cat has no consistency from one page to the next: it's missing bits of tail, the ear appears in the back, the human doesn't have its head in the bed... It's a disaster to sell such a product.
Above all, I couldn't find any mention of the use of AI.

The text (like the images) is soulless, bland and meaningless - not to mention repetitive.

What a surprise (or not): at the end of the 'book', in the 'About the author' section, the author explains that she writes, but never says that she draws. At no point does she mention AI, even though the book's entire illustration clearly depends on it.

The Instagram account of the initiator of the project is no longer accessible since I wrote this text. It's a pity, because it contained photos of cats - she could have used them to create real montages and honour her cat, along with her texts.?type=review#rating_866112344

Amazing vibes! The illustrations of George and all those things he thinks are so adorable. I could even consider this book a mindfulness exercise, it was that restorative. Although the writing wasn't a very cohesive tale it won me over with the additional cat facts!