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Childrens book

by Sigal Adler

Book Details

Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:2019
Pages:40
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1452174563

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Boredom: humankind's age-old adversary. It's a state that is undesirable, uninteresting . . . and just plain boring. But as one particularly bored boy discovers, there's actually more to boredom than meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor. This exploration of boredom from acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake playfully��and hilariously—unpacks the ways in which a seemingly stagnant state is actually a portal into a dynamic, life-enriching experience. For anyone

Our Review

This thoughtful picture book transforms the universal childhood experience of boredom into a surprising adventure of the mind. When a young boy finds himself profoundly uninterested, he begins to investigate the feeling itself, leading to a cascade of funny questions and imaginative theories about this peculiar state of being. The narrative cleverly validates a child's restlessness while demonstrating that a quiet moment can be the starting point for rich, internal exploration. It’s a brilliant concept for a story that tackles emotional intelligence and creative thinking.

The book’s distinctive charm lies in its humorous, detailed illustrations that perfectly capture the boy’s escalating, absurd hypotheses about what boredom is and where it comes from. Parents seeking stories that encourage mindfulness and self-reflection will find this particularly resonant, as it gives children permission to sit with a feeling rather than immediately seeking to escape it. This engaging family read offers a refreshing perspective, turning an empty afternoon into a launchpad for curiosity and philosophical wonder.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction