Sometimes When I'm Bored
Grade PK-3
Ages 4-8
Format Hardback
Trim Size 8.25" x 9"
Language English
ISBN 9781631986956
Item 899534
Page Count 40
Description
“Momma, I’m bored.” Sometimes When I’m Bored addresses a common complaint from children: boredom and loneliness. Along with the main character, children learn how to recognize boredom and see the opportunities it might present. “Well, what a wonderful thing to be! When you're bored, something special is waiting for you.”
Helping young children learn how to redirect feelings of boredom deepens problem-solving skills and builds the ability to shift negative thoughts to more positive ones. Using gentle and straightforward language, Sometimes When I’m Bored describes a child’s experience with boredom and loneliness and the many fun ways to relieve the feeling of boredom.
A special section for adults offers more information on how boredom can be spotted in children of varying ages—including infants—and discusses how to help children relieve feelings of boredom. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who experience boredom and loneliness.
“Now when I’m bored, I know something special is waiting for me. I just have to find it.”
Sometimes When Series
With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research from an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information for adults and activities to help young children work through their feelings.
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Sometimes When I’m Bored
“Send readers on their own quest to find something special when they feel bored.”—Booklist
“What a wonderful book for children and adults alike. Beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched, Sometimes When I’m Bored is both a fun and invaluable resource.”—James Danckert, Ph.D., professor of psychology at University of Waterloo and author of Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom
“A colorful children’s book that highlights the challenges of being bored as a child in an inquisitive and reflective way. It also teaches children how to navigate this complex emotion.”—Chanticleer Book Reviews
“Will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to picture book collections.”—Children’s Bookwatch
Other Books in the Series
Sometimes When I'm Worried
Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety.
Item Number:132972
ISBN:9781631987373
Sometimes When Complete 5-Book Set
Help young children recognize and manage challenging feelings with this essential 5-book set from the popular Sometimes When series from Free Spirit Publishing. Gentle and supportive, this collection offers relatable stories and real-world techniques that empower children to face difficult feelings and develop emotional well-being. Books in this set: Sometimes When I'm Jealous, Sometimes When I'm Worried, Sometimes When I'm Bored, Sometimes When I'm Mad, Sometimes When I'm Sad
Item Number:157601
ISBN:9798330910458
Sometimes When I'm Mad
Help young children recognize difficult feelings and learn anger management techniques.
Item Number:899539
ISBN:9781631986093
Sometimes When I'm Sad
A sensitive and supportive story to help young children recognize and cope with sadness.
Item Number:899542
ISBN:9781631983825
Sometimes When I'm Jealous
Children learn practical strategies for coping with jealousy and envy.
Item Number:930802
ISBN:9798885540919
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