{"product_id":"the-boring-book-childrens-book-about-boredom-funny-kids-picture-book-early-elementary-school-story-book-9781452174563","title":"The Boring Book: (Childrens Book about Boredom, Funny Kids Picture Book, Early Elementary School Story Book) by Yoshitake, Shinsuke","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book of 2019\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boring Book \u003c\/i\u003eis a humorous picture book that follows the story of one particularly bored boy. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Embraces the topic of boredom--an ever-so-popular kid complaint--and runs with it\u003cbr\u003e- The unique comic format, fast pace, smart humor, and narrative approach makes it ideal for reluctant readers\u003cbr\u003e- A universally hilarious book that will amuse children ages 5 to 8, as well as adults \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn addition to banishing boredom, Yoshitake's distinctive illustrations promote visual literacy and show young readers what the process of creative thinking looks like.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis smart, laugh-out-loud picture book just might change your child's perspective on the state of boredom forever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- A wonderful gift for parents, teachers, educators, librarians, caregivers, and anyone who has to answer to the statement \"I'm bored!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for readers of early chapter books\u003cbr\u003e- Great for fans of the \u003ci\u003eFox \u0026amp; Chick\u003c\/i\u003e series by Sergio Ruzzier, \u003ci\u003eWaiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)\u003c\/i\u003e by Mo Willems, and \u003ci\u003eI'm Bored\u003c\/i\u003e by Michael Ian Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shinsuke Yoshitake\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.40h x 8.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452174563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/13\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2019 pg. 129\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2019 pg. 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2019 pg. 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShinsuke Yoshitake is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe I Wonder Bookstore\u003c\/i\u003e and the creator of many award-winning picture books. He lives in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40815670100121,"sku":"9781452174563","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_474a902d-ac37-4832-bc48-affc1eb62127.jpg?v=1724702337","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-boring-book-childrens-book-about-boredom-funny-kids-picture-book-early-elementary-school-story-book-9781452174563","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}