This was absolutely adorable. I don't have a cat, but the stray I pet constantly is getting extra turkey tomorrow because I'm so emotional and soft and fuzzy over this little gem of a book.

The writing is filled with love and the illustrations are so pretty and comforting<3

I don't care if you're a child, grandpa, cat owner, allergic to cats, have never seen a cat in your entire life : You NEED to read this.

This is a children's book that is very very adorable, I'm not sure if there was an underlying message I did not get, but I'm betting any kid would fall in love with cats after this. It's such a heart warming book to read through for a child!! Loved it

A cute picture book told from the perspective of a cat named George about slowing down and appreciating the small things in life. The pictures are adorable. Perfect for kids and cat lovers!

What George thinks when he sits still is such an adorable book! The hidden meaning of sitting still when life is too stressful is a great one. Sometimes we just need to take a breather to rest ourselves.

The art in this book is some of the cutest art I have ever seen. My favorite pages were George licking an ice cream cone, George staring at the moth, George with a chef hat on and all of the clouds and sail boats. My absolute favorite had to be the one of George in the catnip garden with the dragon. I see a lot of my own cat on George during certain points in the book. This was such a cute read! Thank you to NetGalley, Chantilly Cat Press, and Caroline Bell for an ARC of this book. This is my own honest review.

Illustrations were pretty and matched the calming objective described. The words were a different story. They felt disjointed and like they weren't quite sure what they wanted to be. POV switches between first and third person frequently. It went from reflective and introspective to cat dreams of adventure to an informational about research into cat's mental capabilities. I think it'd make a good coffee table book due to the illustrations and idea of the message, but the actual execution fell flat.

“I love you. I’m here. I’m yours.”

We could all benefit from having a George in our life.

I didn’t expect this book to move me so deeply, but there were moments that made me—like George—want to sit quietly and just feel. While the structure felt a bit disjointed and repetitive at times, overall it’s a lovely little read with sweet, tender illustrations. I love George and would happily let him sleep atop my feet.

“When George sits still, he sometimes feels the stars in his fur. He thinks maybe the night sky is purring.

Sometimes, he watches you without blinking.
You think he’s just sitting there, but really—he’s making sure your heart feels safe.

When George sits still, he notices everything.
The tick of the clock. The sigh in your shoulders.
The tiny hope hiding in your eyes.
He sees it all.
He keeps it safe.”

I mean… GEORGE.

Thank you to NetGalley, Chantilly Cat Press, and Caroline Bell for the privilege of receiving this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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.