The Big Anti-Boredom Book

Sarah Devos & Mama Baas, illustrations Emma Thyssen

With 250 original games and tinker ideas For all possible locations, moments and weather conditions Make from every 'boring day' a 'play day'

Does your child suffer from acute boredness? Or have you run out of your entertainment inspiration? Do not panic, this book is packed with FAFB* ideas! (*First Aid For Boredom). Your own obstacle course. A crazy catapult. The best games with pavement chalk. Make your own book. Throw a scary party with endless spooky ideas. Discover how to create beautiful masterpieces.

Entertainment for boring days, long drives, overcrowded waiting rooms and busy restaurants. The only problem you will have to face is choosing from the many original games and tinker ideas. For children from the age of 3.

170 x 210 mm | 240 pages | 38,400 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Sarah Devos works as a freelance writer. Since 2019, she has been AS Adventure's Chief Adventure Officer. Emma Thyssen is a freelance illustrator and designer for several publishing houses. For her first children’s book Hart gezocht, verloren, gevonden ('Heart, sought, lost, found'), which she made together with Eef Rombout, she won the prize for Best Designed Book. Mama Baas (Mommy is Boss) is an online magazine, blog and community for and by mothers.

Arend van Dam

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230 x 250 mm | ca. 48 pages | hardcover | all rights available

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