King of Boredom

(Hardback)

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Is it ok to be bored Ben is thin and pale, always bored, and never has any fun. His favourite colour is grey, his favourite 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. King of Boredom uses imagination and everyday examples to let kids know that it's okay to enjoy being alone. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Award-winning author Ilaria Guarducci always dreamed of making comics, but life led her down a different path. She restored furniture, sold cream puffs, escaped to Brazil, and even became a mother, before becoming an accomplished illustrator. SELLING POINTS: . Young readers will unite over the right to be bored in this engaging picture book celebrating 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

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"Slight and sillybut not too boring."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"King of Boredom is a smart summer reading choice for kids who need a little push in the right direction. Colorful artwork, with a taciturn Ben in the center of it all, makes for a fun read. "
-- MomReadIt
"This seems like that perfect book for the child who says 'Im bored, theres nothing to do.'...I can see kids rejoicing when Ben does crack a small smile at the end of the story."
-- Youth Services Book Review

Author Bio

Award-winning author Ilaria Guarducci always dreamed of making comics, but life led her down a different path. She restored furniture, sold cream puffs, escaped to Brazil, and even became a mother, before becoming an accomplished illustrator. http://ilariaguarducci.blogsport.com