ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book of 2019Kirkus ReviewsBest Book of the YearThe Boring Bookis a humorous picture book that follows the st ory of one particularly bored boy.As the story progresses, our protagonist dis covers there''s actually more to boredom than what meets the eye&;more quest ions, more theories, and heaps of humor.This exploration of boredom from accla imed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitakeplayfully&;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 reluct ant readers&; A universally hilarious book that will amuse children ages 5 to 8, as well as adultsIn addition to banishing boredom, Yoshitake''s disti nctive illustrations promote visual literacy and show young readers what the pro cess 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.& amp;; 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 theFox & Chick series by Sergio Ruzzier,Waiting Is Not Easy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)b y Mo Willems, andI''m Boredby Michael Ian Black