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Gus Feels Bored: A Children's Book About Boredom, Big Feelings, and Emotional Skills (Social Emotional Learning for Kids) (The Shape Squad Series)
Paperback
Series: The Shape Squad
ISBN13: 9781919532875
Publisher: Annesleys Print
Published: Feb 15 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if boredom isn't something to escape... but something that can spark an idea?
Meet Gus, a strong grey rectangle who feels stuck in the Heavy Grey - that slow, droopy feeling when nothing seems fun and time crawls by.
He waits for someone to make the fun arrive.
But it doesn't.
With a little help from Tag, Gus discovers a simple, playful technique called the Brain Spark. By rubbing his hands, warming his body, and turning on his imagination, the grey fog begins to melt - and Gus realises that fun can start from inside.
Gus Feels Bored is an empowering Social Emotional Learning story that helps children understand low-energy feelings and build creativity, independence, and self-motivation.
As children follow Gus's journey, they also naturally absorb early learning concepts including shapes, counting, problem-solving, and imaginative play - woven into the story so learning happens without pressure.
Perfect for children who:
- often say I'm bored
- struggle with independent play
- rely on screens for entertainment
- feel low-energy or unmotivated
- need help starting activities
This supportive story helps children:
- recognise boredom in their body
- learn a simple self-activation strategy
- build creativity and imagination
- develop independent play skills
- grow confidence in their own ideas
BONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Inside the book and via QR code you'll find creativity prompts, printable classroom resources, and a helpful parent & teacher guide.
Ideal for home, preschool, classroom, and SEN environments.
Part of The Shape Squad Series - stories created to build emotional skills for life while gently supporting early childhood development.
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