This was a really quick, calming read which was nice after a stressful day. The illustrations were really cute. it seems like a mixture between a picture book, mindfulness book or children's book, either way, I want to give George a cuddle 😻

“I love you, I’m here, I’m yours”

What George Thinks When He Sits Still is such an adorable book into the mind of your house pet, in this case an adorable orange cat!

I loved the different styles of illustrations with George’s thoughts 💭. This book was a lovely little mindful moment with a bit of cat psychology thrown in. Such a cute book!!

I thought this would be a cute graphic novel but it's more like a picture book with lots of words. Definitely went in with the wrong expectations. The illustration only pages took me out of the narrative instead of carrying me through. Sometimes George would have stripes and sometimes he wouldn't. Furry, not furry I can understand because he could have gotten a it cut. But the way he looked was inconsistent and confusing for me as well. Wasn't sure if it was the same cat...

There were many moments where I was reminded of my boyfriend's cat and it made my heart warm. But personally, I would have enjoyed it a lot more if this was in Carol's perspective wondering about what George is thinking or in George's perspective, all first person instead of third person.

This was a cute story about a cute and quiet cat. I enjoyed the illustrations and the messaging around being present in the moment. The book could be improved with some small modifications, like creating consistency in the style of prose, font sizing and organization of ideas, but it is still enjoyable. It makes me want to remember to stop and smell the roses.

This graphic novel is such a beautiful little gem.
It tells the story of a cat named George, and everything about it—from the soft, comforting art to the gentle narration—feels intentionally crafted and quietly charming. The illustrations are pleasing to the eye, never loud or overwhelming, which made reading it feel like wrapping myself in a cosy blanket.

I especially loved the thoughtful little details: the page listing all of George’s favourite things was such a sweet touch, and the line “Some cats sit in boxes, but I sit in castles” made me stop and smile. It was such a simple, whimsical moment that stayed with me.

Toward the end, the book becomes surprisingly educational with a section of cat facts that I genuinely enjoyed—perfect for curious readers and feline fans alike.

I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves cats, or anyone looking for something soft, cosy, and quietly delightful. It’s a quick read, but one that leaves a lingering warmth.
It’s not just a book—it’s a comfort.

Cute illustrations and messaging, but was confused by the breaking of the third person on one section in the middle, briefly it switches to first person, then switches back, which is all a bit confusing and jarring. I also would appreciate on the pages about George pouncing on feet under the covers to include in the illustration the person's head, as at present they look headless and I don't understand the logistics of the drawing. Also Carol was introduced a bit too late in the book to be named in my opinion, I think it would be best for readers to leave her unnamed. Lastly, some of the lines are a bit repetitive in the first third of the book, maybe edition for clarity would be helpful.

I liked the cute idea of this book and that's why I picked it up. I thought it would be sweet and calming but it ended up feeling really disjointed and noticed a few odd illustrations which led me and others to speculate the use of AI.

Interesting to see it laid out like this and not like a book but i suppose it was intentional? Regardless the content was lovely and the art is amazing! I think lots of these pages would make fab prints

The premise was lovely and the themes had heart, but the delivery didn't quite land. The writing felt a bit flat, and while the illustrations were sweet, they didn’t leave a lasting impression.

This started off quite lovely, but gradually I noticed discrepancies in the illustrations and the text. The story didn't make a whole load of sense, with sections reading like a story, and others like a poem, in this confused way.

Others noted that this may be AI, and if it is, I don't believe that it should have a space in the publishing world. If it is not AI, I think that the book would benefit from more editing both to text and illustrations to make it more consistent.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and Chantilly Cat Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was a cute and sweet book, I was a little surprised by the amount of illustrations vs amount of words, I expected it to be more text heavy. Still the content is quite cosy and cute, which always leaves nice fuzzy feelings inside.

I am concerned by the sheer amount of other reviewers that are talking about this book potentially using AI. If this is the case, I would be extremely disappointed and uninterested in the book.

This book felt very strange to me, and now that I see other reviews have mentioned the possibility of it being made with AI I think that would certainly explain the odd vibes. The author herself has shared a note about her process and what was used to create the art, and it was apparently Adobe Illustrator and Canva. Aside from all that, I thought the art style was very cute, if somewhat repetitive, and the amount of illustrations in between text broke it up in such a way that the narrative was thrown off. The premise of the book was a sweet idea, but the "voice" of George ended up making it feel a little too forced. I think with some further tweaking this could be an enjoyable children's book, but in it's current iteration it just doesn't feel quite complete.

I'd like to add a note about why AI seems to be coming up a lot for this book. There are some strange inconsistencies with the illustrations that are the kinds of things one often sees with generative AI. For example, there are pages where George is in a cardboard box and the placement of his tail outside the box does not make sense. There is also an illustration where he appears to be missing a foot, and people in beds who have no heads/bodies, only feet. These details combined with the fact that there are repeating images and variations of the same images make the book feel less thought out and more generative. This goes for some of the text as well. I mean absolutely no shade to the artist, but as an illustrator myself these are the types of things I am going to pay attention to. The art style is adorable, the colors are friendly and comforting, but a second pass to tighten things up wouldn't hurt. If the artist is using her own art in combination with AI, I would just offer to be cautious and careful, even if the initial design is her own. It's easy for things to get lost in translation with this technology.

This was soooo cozy and cute. I loved everything about it. It was exactly what i needed in this moment. thank you so much netgalley i will buy this when it comes out!

Thank you, I guess, to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me a copy of this AI book.

When I saw the cover, I thought "What a cute art style!" I have three cats of my own, so I was curious what George thinks. Then I started reading and admiring the art... At first, I thought how cute and cozy... Then the writing felt repetitive and weird. Then the cat's ear grew from its back. I started noticing how from page to page the cat looks different. Changes in fur colour, eye colour, eye style, fur type...

Then, lying on a bed and supposedly on top of a human, only feet can be seen - no human head peeking at the top where it should be. This happens twice. Then the weird perspective of a cat lying/floating next to a bed. The cat sits in a box and its tail peeks out as if the box has a hole perfectly placed for its tail.... and then suddenly the cat has two front paws, with a third front paw stretching in front of it.

This could have been a very cute book, if not for AI. I'm glad I did not spend money on it, though at first I thought it would be a perfect cute little book for some kids in my family. Feels like it would have been better, had it been done in Canva. Disappointed.

With beautiful art on each page, easy-to-understand writing, and a cohesive meaning, What George Thinks When He Sits Still is an excellent short read that I see being easily enjoyed!

Edit: I have just learned that the illustrations in this book were created using AI. Since this information was not divulged, I feel it is appropriate to change my rating.

This was a very calming, feel-good book. It felt partway between a comic and a poetry book to me. I really enjoyed the art style. Overall, this was a really cute, quick read.

This was such a sweet and cozy picture book about Caroline's cat George and the daily life and feelings he has as a cat in her home. I loved the sweet illustrations and the colors she used to portray it all. I will be purchasing this one for my collection, 100%!

This was so pure and beautiful. My cat very helpfully laid at the foot od the bed, purring, while I ventured into the soft big quiet love of George’s world and I’m so glad I did.

The graphics in this were absolutely amazing. They were incredibly cute. This is a sweet little story about the author's cat and provides examples of what cats might be thinking about while they are sitting still. I think that this would be a good book for any age and especially if you are a cat owner!

Thank you to netgalley and the author/artist for allowing me to review this beautiful book.

I will never say no to a book about a cat, and 'what George thinks when he sits still' doesn't disappoint. It is a lovely and warming picture book for adults and children alike. The art work is stunning. Every page made me smile.

I just hope it's for sale in the UK.