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Description
A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child.
Publication
Chronicle Books (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member melodyreads
really thoughtful; for kids who use the word 'boring'
LibraryThing member sweetiegherkin
A young child is bored so begins to question what makes something boring. Is it too much of the same of the thing? Things not being unique enough? What is the most boring age of all? And so forth.
This is a very clever book and I like how it really encourages children to think differently. Rather
The illustrations are fairly simple but fit perfectly with the story being told.
This is a very clever book and I like how it really encourages children to think differently. Rather
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than just coming up with something to entertain boredom away, this book invites the reader to think deeply on the topic and examine their own feelings.The illustrations are fairly simple but fit perfectly with the story being told.
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Language
Original language
Japanese
Original publication date
2017
Physical description
10.7 inches
ISBN
1452174563 / 9781452174563