There's Nothing to Do!

A parent should reach for this book when their child is sighing that classic lament: 'I'm bored!' This story reassures them that this feeling is normal and a fantastic launchpad for creativity. When Mary Ann and Louie complain there's nothing to do, their grandpa doesn't offer a list of activities. Instead, he tells them a wildly imaginative story from his own childhood, when he and his brother turned a boring day into a grand, silly adventure. Through its classic comic-style illustrations and humorous tall tale, the book celebrates resourcefulness, intergenerational bonds, and the joy of finding fun in the simplest things. It's a wonderful way to spark a child's imagination without being prescriptive.