{"product_id":"the-cat-who-couldnt-be-bothered-hardcover","title":"The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Kurland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*March\/April 2024 Kids' Indie Next Picture Book Pick*\u003cbr\u003e*2025 Paws to Read Purrfect Page-Turner Award*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is a cat. A cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything ... anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn't feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he'd rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a story about feelings, friendship, and the importance of speaking to someone when you don't feel right. This beautiful socially aware story: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps them understand others' behavior and promotes empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages them to be more in touch with their feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth children and adults will love the quirky and hilarious cat's refusal to take part in anything, and the sweet and important message behind this story.\u003cbr\u003eIt's never been more important to introduce kids to the importance of mental health. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Kurland \u003c\/b\u003eis an author-illustrator from the UK. After graduating from art school, he spent seven years working as a graphic designer. He paused to go traveling 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered\u003c\/i\u003e, was an Indie Next pick in the US, shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 in the UK, and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.69 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50309996478701,"sku":"9780711287457","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/jBby4beqSE9780711287457.webp?v=1784604896","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-cat-who-couldnt-be-bothered-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}