The Boring Book

By Shinsuke Yoshitake

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Digital
• Release date: Aug 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9781452179179

Shinsuke Yoshitake

Shinsuke Yoshitake is the author-illustrator of many award-winning picture books, including New York Times Notable Children’s Book There Must Be More Than That!, New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book The Boring Book, I Can Be Anything, I Won’t Give Up My Rubber Band, I Can Open It for You, and I Can Explain. His books have been translated into more than ten languages. He lives in Japan.

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Reviews for The Boring Book

[Pooja Mandal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As an adult, bored in her office, I think the perfect book just appeared in front of me. Loved it!!

[Maya Dzargo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Cute and so fun! It's an easy read that leaves you thinking.

[Shaine C. · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Came across this one and I'm bored that's why I read this.

[Karen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book was very funny and true of what happens when you are board. Loves it

[Rebecca House Howe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My 7 year old really enjoyed reading this to herself. Definitely not boring.

[Jn Chn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fun book to read. Definitely NOT boring! Plus the bored kids look just like me

[SY · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quite fun and thought provoking. I think can be great for conversation with kids.

[Jamie Ingram · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Pretty cute, my kids thought it was funny! I did too!

[Shiaw Ling · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

like this book! is super adorable! Just make my weekend not so boring

[dorriescott · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked it because it was kinda philosophical and getting pretty deep in to how something is truly... boring

[Yuen May · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

During 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. (~_~ )

[Julia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good! Great illustrations, fun to read. Doesn't end like you think it will.

[Wardah · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Its fun to be boring and boring to be fun lol

[diplomaticspouse · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have read it with my 6 year old and we had so much fun!

[Xiao Chen · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It'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.

[Emily Truong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was a refreshing outlook on boredom! I would recommend this book!

[Arlene Andrews · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Ways to look at boring activities, and think about why they aren't exciting. And reinforcement that everyone has those moments.

[Khusnul K.A · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really cute. At first quite boring, but I flipped till the end of page, and want more! Hahaha

[Helena Santos Alves · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The cutest thing ever! I loved it and actually considered buying a physical copy. I highly recommend it.

[Benjamin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s as if it were made for adults. I’m gonna go enjoy a boring meditation session now ?.

[Nicole Gilliland · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Not sure what the Point of the book ?? ?

[Fiona Tan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Light, fun, cute but makes you think and wonder too

[Vasiliki Giannakopoulou · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was a very useful book, especially for children... It explains the word "boring"...

[Vania Mutiara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I 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?

[Alyssa · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's short and cute! If you're bored (the pun LOL), then you should read this book!