*March/April 2024 Kids’ Indie Next Picture Book Pick**2025 Paws to Read Purrfect Page-Turner Award*There 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. This is a story about feelings, friendship, and the importance of speaking to someone when you don’t feel right. This beautiful socially aware story: Reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal Helps them understand others’ behavior and promotes empathy Encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings Provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic Both 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.I