The Boring Book
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Boring Book

By Shinsuke Yoshitake

A bored boy discovers boredom is a gateway to unexpected adventures.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,373 ratings
40 pages· 648 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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A boy, trapped in the monotony of boredom, stumbles upon a surprising truth: boredom is not what it seems. As he delves deeper, questions and humor transform his dull day into a vibrant journey. What secrets does boredom hold, and how will it change his perspective forever? This playful exploration invites readers to see boredom as a portal to creativity and discovery, challenging the mundane with wit and imagination. Will this boy's newfound insights banish boredom for good?

From the publisher

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 who’s ever been mind-numbingly bored, this smart, laugh-out-loud picture book just might change your perspective on the state of boredom forever.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
648
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about boredomBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about emotionsBooks about self-discovery
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Lots of scattered words on each page but a fun story for little ones.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 6, 2019
First published
January 1, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452174563

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