Every page of this full-colour gift book pairs a charming photograph with just the right sentiment, offering an inspiring life lesson we can learn from cats: Rub people the right way. Live as if you had eight more lives. Know just how hard you need to nudge. Silence is not the same as indifference.

Whether they are hunting, snoozing, playfully wreaking havoc, or showering us with affection, cats have a lot to teach us about living a full life (after all, with nine lives, they have a lot of experience!). As Copeland reminds us, all we have to do is observe with an open heart and mind.

Tender, funny, and warm, Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me is a loving tribute to the feline spirit.