Turning Long Autumn Evenings into Fun Reading Time 🍂
with Are You Bored? and the Are You Bored? Activity Book
As the days grow shorter and the evenings stretch longer, there’s something magical about autumn. The golden light fades earlier, the air turns crisp, and suddenly home feels like the coziest place in the world. It’s the perfect season to slow down, snuggle up, and rediscover the simple joy of reading together.
If you’ve ever heard your child say, “I’m bored!”—this is your sign to turn that moment into an opportunity for imagination. My picture book Are You Bored? was created for exactly that — to remind children (and parents!) that boredom can be the spark that ignites creativity.
1. Create a Cozy Reading Corner
Start by transforming a small nook in your home into a reading retreat. It doesn’t need to be fancy — a few pillows, a blanket, and warm lighting can make all the difference. You can even let your child decorate the space with drawings or leaf art inspired by autumn colors.
Once the space feels special, introduce a little evening ritual: after dinner, everyone grabs a book and settles in. You can begin by reading Are You Bored? together — its gentle rhythm and playful illustrations invite kids to think, laugh, and imagine.
2. Extend the Fun with Creative Activities
After reading, the Are You Bored? Activity Book turns that quiet moment into hands-on fun. Each page offers creative prompts, puzzles, and drawing ideas that build on the book’s themes of curiosity and self-expression.
Kids can design their own imaginary games, color cozy fall scenes, or draw what “boredom” looks like to them. These activities not only entertain but also help children learn how to transform downtime into creativity — an essential skill for every growing mind.
3. Add Autumn Magic
Make your reading evenings even more memorable by adding small, sensory touches: a mug of hot cocoa, the scent of cinnamon, or a soft instrumental playlist in the background. You could even pair each reading session with a tiny themed craft — like making paper leaves or painting “boredom monsters” from the story.
Before you know it, these simple rituals will become moments your child looks forward to — quiet, cozy, imaginative, and full of heart.
4. A Season to Connect
Books have a special way of bringing families together, especially in autumn when the world outside slows down. Are You Bored? encourages children to look inward, to dream, and to discover that there’s wonder even in the quiet moments.
So this fall, light a candle, pour some cocoa, and open a book. You might just find that a little boredom was the beginning of something wonderful.
✨ Ready to start your cozy reading season?
Grab your copy of Are You Bored? and the Are You Bored? Activity Book today — available on Amazon and other major retailers.
