I love cats, that's why I chose this book when I saw a cat on the cover!
I wasn't disappointed, it's a very beautiful book both in terms of illustrations and words.
I will recommend it to parents as a bedtime book because it's a quiet book, it transmits serenity while talking about George's "adventures". At the same time, however, it is a bit long and I often work with children of 3-5 years and the youngest would get lost halfway. I will read it only when I do activities with the medium ones but even better with the older ones, so only at very specific times.
However, it is an excellent book that I really loved. I will read it again!

George is precious and this was such a delightful read!!!! :') I did not expect to feel so emotional, but hearing how George loves the way his name sounds out loud got me right in the feels! I'm glad my pet is snuggled close and snoring next to me right now!

The art in this is absolutely gorgeous, too! I would love to see these as stickers! <3

This is a cosy short book about a cat called George and his inner monologue.
It's cute and wholesome- mainly vibes and no consistent story.

I found it adorable at first, but have to point out there are some AI allegations against the author and I can see why. However, as i don't have any solid evidence, I will stick with a 3 star rating as I dont want to falsely accuse them.

A beautiful picture book! A cup of tea on a rainy day cuddled up with your fur babies under a soft chenille blanket with a really good book vibes. What George Thinks When He Sits Still is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the small quiet moments. I love the illustrations. I love the calming colors used throughout the book. I love George. And now I wanna go home and hug all my four legged babies.

Found this book so soothing. Read it on one of my most hectic workdays & could feel my breathing evening out. As I read my shoulders lost that tense grip that had them in a lock. My jaw loosened. This felt like a therapy book. This is outside my normal reads & I'm not sure who it's intended for, but I will read it again. I've recommended it for 2 friends who I believe would feel the same. If I had children, I would read this to them when they are feeling overwhelmed & just need to sit in their emotions for just a moment. I loved this. As it stands, I will just read this to my cat when I'm feeling stressed & enjoy how he sleeps even deeper to my calming voice.

Reading challenge category – 2025 Hoffbensen – Bonus: Meredith, Olivia, Benjamin: Related to cats or has one of their names

AI generated. 2 stars because still cute.

Really disappointed that this is clearly AI art. It's a shame, because the concept is good. AI art is theft.

What’s not to love about a book about cats! I’m definitely gifting this to my kitty obsessed friend- and I feel like it makes the perfect gift for any cat lover :)

I in good faith can’t rate this book higher than a 1 star because this book is definitely made with AI, there are very clear AI errors & like over half the book without pages and just weird repetitive art.

What a cute little book! This is great for people who have young children and cats. It told a story of growth and learning that all children can relate to. And the Art is beautiful!

I enjoyed the book. It's like a 'soft, warm fuzzy', nice simple drawings projecting/implying warmth/ease/kindness/heartfelt devotion......all good things.....nothing hard edged or aggressive about this....it's all 'peace/love/devotion/warmth/goodness'. It's a very simple, kind offering. I'm sure cat lovers or owners will especially like & relate to this. Young & older too, will like this!
I received a e ARC of the book from the author & Chantilly Cat Press via NetGalley, for review purposes....& this is my own fair/honest review.

This book had great illustrations; the colors were calming and the drawing were easy to understand.

The text and story were easy to ready. The story was understandable for a child. This book had a great message.

The simple and timeless story structure is appreciate.

We love George.

This is such a sweet, cozy book. It would be perfect for reading to a child who can't fall asleep, or who is feeling upset with its simple, soothing sentence structure and repetitive cadences. The illustrations are soft and plain, as well as comforting. The message, if there is one, is about the pleasure quiet and recognizing good moments, and the sort of love a cat gives. The end of the book also has a bit of information at a young reader's level about how much cats understand and express love which matches the more complicated literature on the subject. My only quibble is that about 2/3 of the way through I noticed that the text mentions a "Carol" that I don't remember having been introduced to (and if I don't, a young reader may not either).

I have already purchased a copy for my friend's cat-loving child.

Very cute, I would buy it for younger familiy members and friend's kids if it was available in my native language.

*english is not my first language*

I LOVED this little book, it's so cozy, makes you want to curl up in bed with your cat. It's so cute and warm. And, you actually learn things about cats at the end, which is great.
ten out of ten

Super upset about this one because as a cat lover and someone who had grown up with cats my entire life, I was so excited to read this. But when I saw the images I immediately thought they looked as AI generated. Looking into other reviews confirmed this. This would have had so much potential if the artwork had been created ethically. I’m upset about the wasted opportunity, deeply.

I cannot in my honest opinion recommend this to anyone.

This illustration/ children's book is a lighthearted and cozy read that required no mental effort throughout. I love anything cat related so I really enjoyed the cute cat drawings.
There is no plot to this, it really is just more of a calm, observational illustration book. I would probably read this to a child to get them to sleep as it was relaxing for me. I read this in under half an hour so it isn’t a time consuming story, which is nice.
Something to note is there were a couple perspective changes throughout. It switches from the narrator to the cat’s own perspective and then back to the narrator. I think it would have been better if it just stuck to one because then it would have flowed better when reading it.
Overall I liked it. Nothing really stood out to me but I was content with it by the end. I wasn’t underwhelmed so I consider that a good thing in my opinion.

What George Thinks When He Sits Still is a delightful picture book filled with lovely pages of cats and their thoughts.

On the surface this is a lovely book - the cats are cute and the text is gentle text about the art or being still and in the moment, and the soft gentle times while the cat feels safe and loved.

**BUT** Despite the author's assertion this was created in Adobe Illustrator, there are some inconsistencies in the graphics that make it appear AI generated - eg the feet without a body in the bed; tails outside boxes, tails completely separated from the cat's body, odd proportions, or a tail becoming a foot and so on. They're not noticeable on first glance, and I'd *really* like the give the illustrator the benefit of the doubt here, but it does look a bit suspicious. (The cat's general shape changes throughout the book, and I'd like to hope this is an attempt to make George an "everycat" that represents the majority of reader's pets.)

~This is a review of a NetGalley ARC. All opinions are my own~

As cat lovers (our family shares our home with four meows), my son and I were excited to read this sweet little book about George and his quiet reflections. The tone is gentle, the vibe cozy, and the illustrations are cute, making this a light and enjoyable read for anyone who appreciates cat-themed stories.

That said, the book felt a bit chaotic at times, like it wasn’t quite sure who its audience was. Some parts feel kid-focused, others more adult and poetic. The artwork is soft and consistent, though a few repeated poses and oddly placed tails made me wonder if there might have been digital assistance, despite the “100% human-made” note. (for the record, I personally don’t have an issue with this, but it has been a topic of debate in other reviews across platforms)

Still, it’s a charming idea, and we enjoyed flipping through it together. A cozy, quirky read, especially for fellow cat people.

This book was super cute! Perfect for readers who are looking for a cat themed gift during the holidays!