I'm Bored

There is NOTHING boring about being a kid, but one little girl is going to have to prove it in this anything-but-boring picture book from comedian Michael Ian Black.

Just when a little girl thinks she couldn't possibly be more bored, she stumbles upon a potato who turns the tables on her by declaring that children are boring. But this girl isn't going to let a vegetable tell her what's what, so she sets out to show the unimpressed potato all the amazing things kids can do. Too bad the potato is anything but interested....
This tongue-in-cheek twist on a familiar topic is sure to entertain anyone who's ever been bored--or had to hear about someone else being bored--and is filled with comedian Michael Ian Black's trademark dry wit, accompanied by charismatic illustrations from newcomer Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

Author: Michael Ian Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/04/2012
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781442414037
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: Star of the North Picture Book Award - Third Place
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/09/2012 pg. 63
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012
New York Times Book Review 09/16/2012 pg. 16
School Library Journal 09/01/2012 pg. 111
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2012
Quill & Quire 10/01/2012 pg. 34
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/02/2012 pg. 33
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 6 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on Another Period, The Jim Gaffigan Show, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book My Custom Van, the memoir You're Not Doing It Right, and the children's books Chicken Cheeks, The Purple Kangaroo, A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea, I'm Bored, Naked!, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!, and I'm Sorry. Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi is the author of Where Are My Books?. Her illustrations also appear in Sea Monkey and Bob, written by Aaron Reynolds; I'm Bored (a New York Times Notable Book), Naked!, and I'm Sorry, written by Michael Ian Black; as well as ten Judy Blume chapter books and middle grade titles. For more info, visit DebbieOhi.com or @InkyElbows on Twitter.