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 traveling for two years, where he realized 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 "gentle and funny picture book for young children."--JUNO Magazine

'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

"Several picture books address sadness, few do it with as much humour or as effectively as Jack Kurland in his debut."

STAR Book - "Gorgeous, funny picture book with an important life message"

"A sweet reminder that being honest about your feelings yields kindness and understanding"

"...convey[s] the message that sometimes the best thing you can do for friends is simply to sit with them."

"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."