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The Boring Book
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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.
Author
Shinsuke Yoshitake
Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author-illustrator of The I Wonder Bookstore and the creator of many award-winning picture books. He lives in Japan.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5As an adult, bored in her office, I think the perfect book just appeared in front of me. Loved it!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cute and so fun! It's an easy read that leaves you thinking.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Came across this one and I'm bored that's why I read this.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The book was very funny and true of what happens when you are board. Loves it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My 7 year old really enjoyed reading this to herself. Definitely not boring.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A fun book to read. Definitely NOT boring! Plus the bored kids look just like me
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Quite fun and thought provoking. I think can be great for conversation with kids.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Pretty cute, my kids thought it was funny! I did too!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5like this book! is super adorable! Just make my weekend not so boring
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked it because it was kinda philosophical and getting pretty deep in to how something is truly... boring
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5During these quarantine times this was a delightful book. (^_^ )
I'm going to recommend it to friends and the parents I know.
What an adorable take on aspects in life. (~_~ ) - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very good! Great illustrations, fun to read. Doesn't end like you think it will.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Its fun to be boring and boring to be fun lol
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have read it with my 6 year old and we had so much fun!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It's a fun book to read. Explores what it actually means to be bored. It asks interesting questions about feeling bored and indirectly about living a life and growing up.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a refreshing outlook on boredom! I would recommend this book!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Ways to look at boring activities, and think about why they aren't exciting. And reinforcement that everyone has those moments.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Really cute. At first quite boring, but I flipped till the end of page, and want more! Hahaha
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The cutest thing ever! I loved it and actually considered buying a physical copy. I highly recommend it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It’s as if it were made for adults. I’m gonna go enjoy a boring meditation session now ?.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Not sure what the Point of the book ?? ?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Light, fun, cute but makes you think and wonder too
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a very useful book, especially for children... It explains the word "boring"...
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love how simple and cute this book is, but still can really explain on how we get bored, what actually we can do when we get bored and make me think do we really can get bored?
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It's short and cute! If you're bored (the pun LOL), then you should read this book!
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