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Jack Kurland is a debut author-illustrator from Leigh-on-Sea in the UK. After graduating from Winchester School of Art in 2013, he spent seven years working as a graphic designer. He paused to go travelling for two years, where he realised 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.
"""A group of cats realise their friend is sad when he won’t join their games. A sweet and funny reminder about the importance of sharing our feelings.” * The Bookseller * ‘An expressive picture book with comical images and a wry approach to cats that gives children permission to be sad and shows how to be a supportive friend.’ * The Sunday Times * A “gentle and funny picture book for young children.” * JUNO Magazine * “Several picture books address sadness, few do it with as much humour or as effectively as Jack Kurland in his debut.” * Books for Keeps * STAR Book - ""Gorgeous, funny picture book with an important life message"" * LoveReading4Kids * “A sweet reminder that being honest about your feelings yields kindness and understanding” * Kirkus Reviews * ""...convey[s] the message that sometimes the best thing you can do for friends is simply to sit with them."" * Booklist * “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.” * ACHUKA *"
