{"product_id":"the-cat-who-couldnt-be-bothered-9780711287457","title":"The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A sweet reminder that being honest about your feelings yields kindness and understanding\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Helps them understand others' behavior and promotes empathy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e It'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/26\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711287457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jack Kurland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43568688332981,"sku":"9780711287457","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2da10325-fd67-426d-979b-0e7f382f9e83.jpg?v=1706628675","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-cat-who-couldnt-be-bothered-9780711287457","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}