The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered
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The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered by Jack Kurland
A funny and meaningful story about a cat that couldnt be bothered to do anything anything at all.
"A group of cats realise their friend is sad when he won’t join their gamesA 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 *
‘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 *
“Several picture books address sadness, few do it with as much humour or as effectively as Jack Kurland in his debut.”
* Books for Keeps *STAR Book - "Gorgeous, funny picture book with an important life message"
* LoveReading4Kids *“A sweet reminder that being honest about your feelings yields kindness and understanding”
* Kirkus Reviews *"...convey[s] the message that sometimes the best thing you can do for friends is simply to sit with them."
* Booklist *“This bright children’s book is an easy way to talk about feelings and looking out for others. It provides an excellent jumping-off point for at-home and classroom discussions about emotional wellbeing and caring for others.”
* ACHUKA *
Jack Kurland is an author-illustrator from Leigh-on-Sea in the UK. After graduating from Winchester School of Art in 2013, he spent seven years working as a graphic designer. He paused to go travelling for two years, where he realized he wanted to achieve an ambition he’d always had: to create children’s books. He now finds the balance between being a graphic designer and working on illustrating and writing stories. His debut book, The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780711287440 |
| ISBN 10 | 0711287449 |
| Title | The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered |
| Author | Jack Kurland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2024-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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