The Boring Book

Description

Boredom: Humankind's age-old adversary. 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 humour. This exploration of boredom from acclaimed picture book author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake playfully - and hilariously - explores the ways in which a seemingly stagnant state is actually a portal into a dynamic, mind-blowing experience.

Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author-illustrator of The I Wonder Bookstore and the creator of many award-winning picture books. His books have been translated into more than 8 languages. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.

A terrific reminder for readers of all ages that boredom is always optional. -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Alive to paradox, Yoshitake demonstrates that talking about what's boring can be a lot of fun.--Publishers Weekly Sure to entertain self-proclaimed bored children everywhere, provide them with food for thought, and inspire a few chuckles as well. -- School Library Journal The clean, attractive art and the clever details in this Japanese import together create a thought-provoking exercise.-- The Horn Book Magazine