Boredom Buster 1 (Lonely Planet Kids)
Lonely Planet Kids Series
What’s inside...
Make 'are we nearly there yet?' a thing of the past with this fantastic book of games for the road from Lonely Planet Kids. Full of fun illustrations, and with a super bright neon cover, it's packed with word games, board games, memory games, counting games, spotting games, solo games, silly games and loads more entertainment for the road or home. Different difficulty levels mean the whole family can get involved, and with no pens, paper or dice required, all you need is the book! Whether you're travelling by plane, train or automobile this book is sure to make any journey a bit more competitive and a whole lot more entertaining! Part of our Family Activity Range. Also available: My Travel Journal, My Family Travel Map. About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-13
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What new activities would you like to try after reading this book?
Which adventure from the book do you think would be the most fun and why?
How do you think the characters felt during their adventures?
Can you think of a time when you were bored and what did you do to entertain yourself?
If you could create your own adventure, what would it be like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the activities in the book to their own experiences. Ask them to imagine new scenarios or adventures they might enjoy, and discuss the feelings and outcomes associated with those activities. Use the book’s themes to explore real-life applications, like planning a family activity that mirrors an adventure in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: Boredom Buster 1 encourages children to think outside the box with engaging activities and challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply creative thinking in school projects or while solving daily problems, fostering early innovation skills.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving Skills
Explanation: The book presents various puzzles and tasks that require critical thinking and decision making.
Real-World Application: Enhancing problem-solving abilities helps children in academic subjects and in understanding life situations.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Patience
Explanation: Tasks in the book may require multiple attempts, teaching kids the value of effort and patience in achieving goals.
Real-World Application: This lesson is crucial in helping children stick with tasks they find challenging, whether in their studies, sports, or personal hobbies.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The book includes activities that introduce children to different cultures and global perspectives.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diversity and gain a broader understanding of the world, contributing to social awareness and empathy.