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Play “Murder in Paradise” while you still have some vacation
left. Get your baby brother to play the “Squiggle Challenge”
with you. Try “The Silent Game” when your parents say you
should simmer down. Play “Six Degrees of Separation” with a
smartypants. Here’s another tip: if you’re a babysitter,
there are things in this book that little kids can play,
too, and that’ll make you the best babysitter ever.
So let’s say you’re spending the rest of your summer by
yourself, no other kids around. Then you need You Are
Awesome by Matthew Syed, a good sharp pencil and a
good sharp mind. That’s because this book is going to make
you think, but in a good way that you’ll like. It’ll give
you a nice confidence boost, and some stories to read that
will show you how others became their most awesome selves,
too.
And finally, here’s a way to beat boredom and get fed:
United Tastes of America by Gabrielle Langholtz,
drawings by Jenny Bowers, photos by DL Acken. Yum, this
cookbook will teach you all about the foods beloved by folks
in each state of America, and a few facts about the states
themselves. Then, you’ll find recipes you can try with
the help of an adult because some recipes are easy but
some are really challenging and you’ll want expert
assistance in the kitchen.
Bon appetite! No more excuses. And with these great books -
no more boredom!
More than perhaps anything in the world, you hate when your
child utters the “B-word.” Boredom should be banished, so
eliminate it with these three fun books.
No matter what kind of kid you’ve got – quiet, boisterous,
loner, or friend-magnet – these three books speak to that
child’s heart. The Floor Is Lava is for groups of
kids or just one or two, and most of its activities require
little-to-no materials. It’s the perfect book to spark
imagination and creativity. You Are Awesome is great
for the introspective child, or the kid who needs a boost
for this fall; any child who’s heading to a new school will
benefit from it. And United Tastes of America is
great for the budding chef but be sure you stick around to
help.
These books are just right for kids ages 10-and-up and are
not just for summer. Get them, and your kids will scream
with fun any time. |
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