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It reminds us again and again of what’s important, like love: “Be there when others need you.” Compassion: “Even the smallest act of kindness matters.” Perseverance: “Keep going until you find your way home.” A healthy sense of self: “Make it squeak until someone pays attention.” Living in the present moment: “Scratch where it itches, when it itches.” And that happiness is a choice: “Leap higher than you have to.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294641729909,"sku":"9780761181798","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780761181798_3061e8fd-87d1-4dc1-afd8-6b6efc698bee.jpg?v=1786015720"},{"product_id":"9781523501489","title":"Really Important Stuff My Cat Has Taught Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eA book that will delight every cat lover, full of wise and unforgettable life lessons, each paired with the perfect photo.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cats are the ultimate savants, possessing intelligence, poise, and sass in equal measure. They know when to play it cool, and when to pounce; when to fly solo, and when to cuddle up. Entertaining, unpredictable, and just a bit wild, cats encourage us to explore, take chances, and live on the edge—just as if we too had nine lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cynthia L. Copeland, author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eReally Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me\u003c\/i\u003e, now turns her attention to our mysterious feline friends. 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