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    The Boring Book
    The Boring Book
    The Boring Book
    Ebook57 pages5 minutes

    The Boring Book

    By Shinsuke Yoshitake

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    A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2019

    Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

    The Boring Book is a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy.

    As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what 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.

    • Embraces the topic of boredom—an ever-so-popular kid complaint—and runs with it
    • The unique comic format, fast pace, smart humor, and narrative approach makes it ideal for reluctant readers
    • A universally hilarious book that will amuse children ages 5 to 8, as well as adults

    In addition to banishing boredom, Yoshitake's distinctive illustrations promote visual literacy and show young readers what the process of creative thinking looks like.

    This smart, laugh-out-loud picture book just might change your child's perspective on the state of boredom forever.
    • A wonderful gift for parents, teachers, educators, librarians, caregivers, and anyone who has to answer to the statement "I'm bored!"
    • Perfect for readers of early chapter books
    • Great for fans of the Fox & Chick series by Sergio Ruzzier, Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems, and I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateAug 6, 2019
    ISBN9781452174679
    The Boring Book
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    Shinsuke Yoshitake

    Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author-illustrator of many award-winning picture books, including New York Times Notable Children’s Book There Must Be More Than That!, New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book The Boring Book, I Can Be Anything, I Won’t Give Up My Rubber Band, I Can Open It for You, and I Can Explain. His books have been translated into more than ten languages. He lives in Japan.

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    • 5/5
      A young child is bored so begins to question what makes something boring. Is it too much of the same of the thing? Things not being unique enough? What is the most boring age of all? And so forth.This is a very clever book and I like how it really encourages children to think differently. Rather than just coming up with something to entertain boredom away, this book invites the reader to think deeply on the topic and examine their own feelings.The illustrations are fairly simple but fit perfectly with the story being told.
    • 4/5
      really thoughtful; for kids who use the word 'boring'

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