Rita is really, really bored. When her many boredom-fighting tactics don’t work (eating, stretching, jumping up and down in front of a mirror, etc.), she gets lost in her boundless imagination! I love a book about boredom with no mention of technology, and the illustrations are dramatic and amazing! Great for kids ages 4 to 8 who struggle with boredom and need a creative boost. It’s also hilarious and Rita is very relatable, rendered perfectly in various states of despair.
Bored by Felicita Sala, (List Price: $18.99, Neal Porter Books, 9780823461141, January 2026)
Reviewed by Julia Lewis, Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia