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King of Boredom
Ben is thin and pale, always bored, and never has any fun. His favorite color is gray, his favorite dish is plain pasta, and when he has spare time, he loves staring into space. He gets bored no matter the season of the year, the weather, or the position. He is so good at being bored that one day he locks himself in his bedroom and decides to proclaim himself the Supreme King of Boredom: find out what happens when his subjects, his army, and even the queen arrive.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
Published April 28, 2020
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February 9, 2020
Review to be added to Amazon UK and US on 28th April 2020 - publication day!
This was an absolutely delightful little story!
I loved that it focused on the power of imagination and how that can inspire even the most bored child! The illustrations are great and really add to the story.
It was easy to read, follow and understand - 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!!
This was an absolutely delightful little story!
I loved that it focused on the power of imagination and how that can inspire even the most bored child! The illustrations are great and really add to the story.
It was easy to read, follow and understand - 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended!!
March 10, 2020
Ben is bored. He was bored yesterday... he's bored today... and if things don't change... he'll be bored tomorrow. He is thin and pale and loves the colour grey and plain pasta. In his spare time he adores gazing into space. His blah moods don't change even if the seasons and weather do or even his position. What in the world is wrong with Ben?
He crowns himself the Supreme King of Boredom, because he is. Those around him try to perk him up and encourage him to shred that dark cloud that envelopes him. They want him to replace it with excitement and adventure in his life. But, alas, to no avail. Ben is a just plain lame.
After declaring himself Supreme King of Boredom he decides that every King needs a throne. Right? He busies himself making a cool one out of a cardboard. Next he designs a castle to go with the throne and then adds subjects to his royal court made out of stuffed animals. My goodness he even transforms one of his stuffed toys into a Queen. Maybe, just maybe, life is not as boring as Ben makes it out to be. As Ben imagines and creates he discovers that his attitude changes too... changes for the better. Instead of seeing the glass half empty, he now sees it half full. What a revelation!
The illustrations greatly enrich the textual message and are filled with details. This book celebrates creativity, individuality, and uniqueness. Parents and teachers will delight at the innovation and imagination that is sparked as a result of fostering a child's need for alone time. Dyslexia-friendly font creates accessibility for all readers. Alone can be a good thing. I highly recommend this book.
He crowns himself the Supreme King of Boredom, because he is. Those around him try to perk him up and encourage him to shred that dark cloud that envelopes him. They want him to replace it with excitement and adventure in his life. But, alas, to no avail. Ben is a just plain lame.
After declaring himself Supreme King of Boredom he decides that every King needs a throne. Right? He busies himself making a cool one out of a cardboard. Next he designs a castle to go with the throne and then adds subjects to his royal court made out of stuffed animals. My goodness he even transforms one of his stuffed toys into a Queen. Maybe, just maybe, life is not as boring as Ben makes it out to be. As Ben imagines and creates he discovers that his attitude changes too... changes for the better. Instead of seeing the glass half empty, he now sees it half full. What a revelation!
The illustrations greatly enrich the textual message and are filled with details. This book celebrates creativity, individuality, and uniqueness. Parents and teachers will delight at the innovation and imagination that is sparked as a result of fostering a child's need for alone time. Dyslexia-friendly font creates accessibility for all readers. Alone can be a good thing. I highly recommend this book.
March 25, 2020
Poor little Ben. He is thin, pale, and most importantly BORED. No fun seems to enter his life even though people around him do their best to entertain and interest him in “fun” things.
Nope. Life is completely boring. His favorite color is gray, his favorite dish is plain pasta, and spare time is spent staring into space.
It doesn’t matter the season, this little guy is bored. In fact, he is soooooo bored he decides to proclaim himself the Supreme King of Boredom. And what happens next seems to sneak up on the bored king.
My Thoughts
Not a clown or a doctor can coax this little one out of his state of boredom. Only one thing seems to work. And that same reality applies to most of us.
The book works for me, especially if used as a discussion tool.
What Concerned Me
I didn’t really like the illustration of the main character, but perhaps he looked that way for a reason.
What I Liked Most
It’s a wonderful book with discussion points of
Creativity
Imagination
Individuality
Uniqueness
Your Power to Change You!
My thanks to Schiffer Publishing for a book and the ability to post this review.
more reviews at https://pickagoodbook.com
Nope. Life is completely boring. His favorite color is gray, his favorite dish is plain pasta, and spare time is spent staring into space.
It doesn’t matter the season, this little guy is bored. In fact, he is soooooo bored he decides to proclaim himself the Supreme King of Boredom. And what happens next seems to sneak up on the bored king.
My Thoughts
Not a clown or a doctor can coax this little one out of his state of boredom. Only one thing seems to work. And that same reality applies to most of us.
The book works for me, especially if used as a discussion tool.
What Concerned Me
I didn’t really like the illustration of the main character, but perhaps he looked that way for a reason.
What I Liked Most
It’s a wonderful book with discussion points of
Creativity
Imagination
Individuality
Uniqueness
Your Power to Change You!
My thanks to Schiffer Publishing for a book and the ability to post this review.
more reviews at https://pickagoodbook.com
April 2, 2020
I really loved this story, and found myself chuckling along at how, well, boring, Ben was. With his love of all things bland, and a complete lack of enthusiasm, Ben ends up declaring himself King of Boredom. With a lovely twist, Ben realizes that being the King of such a boring kingdom of his making is actually quite enjoyable,
I feel like this children's book will be even more appropriate now than the author ever could've imagined. With most children stuck inside for the foreseeable future, there will surely be a LOT of bored children in the future.
Thank you Netgalley and Schiffer Publishing Ltd. for the access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I feel like this children's book will be even more appropriate now than the author ever could've imagined. With most children stuck inside for the foreseeable future, there will surely be a LOT of bored children in the future.
Thank you Netgalley and Schiffer Publishing Ltd. for the access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 7, 2020
What parent hasn't lamented over the words, "I'm bored." It is this worst. But what if that boredom was embraced? That is just what Ben has done. He cannot be bothered by anything. He goes so far as to crown himself "King of Boredom" - but then, to be king, he needs a few things. In this story, a very bored kid creates a kingdom to honor his boredom - which seems to take up quite a bit of his time!
It's quirky and cute with nice artwork and a sweet message (that may be more for parents than kids)!
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It's quirky and cute with nice artwork and a sweet message (that may be more for parents than kids)!
#KingofBoredom #NetGalley
June 20, 2020
I enjoyed this story, it acknowledges that being bored doesn't have to be a bad thing, it can lead to things that aren't so boring, as Ben discovers. He's declared himself the King of Boredom, you see, but a proper King must have a throne, and a castle, and then a court and a Queen, and there are duties to be performed, and pretty soon, Ben isn't so bored any more. The ending is a little abrupt, but over all, a good story with colorful, engaging illustrations that will certainly help combat being bored.
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February 21, 2020
A story about how imagination can inspire even the most bored child. Great to read with children, especially if they are complaining that they are bored. The story is cute and the illustrations are great.
September 16, 2021
I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What parent hasn't experienced their child complaining of boredom. A very relatable book with a funny main character. A fun read.
What parent hasn't experienced their child complaining of boredom. A very relatable book with a funny main character. A fun read.
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February 1, 2020Note: I accessed a digital review copy through Edelweiss.
February 26, 2020
Ok I am bit confused about this book.May be its just me but I didn't get the purpose of this book.Illustrations are cute but story is just alright.
January 12, 2020
The kid in this picture book can never rouse himself from being bored, until he almost – ALMOST – has fun proving himself to be the King of Boredom. The end. Yup, that's it, there's nothing else. No clear moral for the young audience, no real fun or entertainment in the story beyond a slight sense of absurdism – that's it. So it's vaguely pleasant, until it ends. I'd pick a few outright classics before rushing to come here – it's not worth hunting out in any urgency.
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