The Cat Who Taught Zen

· Bolinda · Narrated by Richard Coyle
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'I've learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want.' This is the tale of a cat wise in the ways of zen, journeying to discover a fabled ancient pine, under which infinite wisdom may be found. Along the way he meets a vivid cast of animals: from an anxious monkey and a tortoise tired of life to a tiger struggling with anger, a confused wolf cub and a covetous crow. But it's a surprise encounter with a playful kitten, that forces the cat to question everything ...

About the author

James Norbury is an artist, author and illustrator with a love of nature and animals. James was born in the Forest of Dean and he's spent most of his life writing and drawing. He studied Zoology at university and after graduating he moved to Ireland. From there he travelled around the UK living in Newcastle, Swansea and Cheltenam, some of the time living on a narrowboat. James now lives back in Swansea with his wife and their seven cats. He volunteers with his local Cats Protection.

English actor Richard Coyle is an accomplished performer of both stage and screen, with some of his most recent film and television work including Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. In the West End, Richard recently played Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, and is currently playing Shakespeare’s King Henry IV in Player Kings. His other theatre work includes Ink for the Almeida/West End, and Macbeth in NYC.

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