{"product_id":"gus-feels-bored-c-l-shaw-9781919532875","title":"Gus Feels Bored: A Children's Book About Boredom, Big Feelings, and Emotional Skills (Social Emotional Learning for Kids) (The Shape Squad Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if boredom isn't something to escape... but something that can spark an idea?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Gus, a strong grey rectangle who feels stuck in the Heavy Grey - that slow, droopy feeling when nothing seems fun and time crawls by.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe waits for someone to make the fun arrive.\u003cbr\u003eBut it doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little help from Tag, Gus discovers a simple, playful technique called the \u003cb\u003eBrain Spark\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGus Feels Bored\u003c\/b\u003e is an empowering Social Emotional Learning story that helps children understand low-energy feelings and build creativity, independence, and self-motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for children who: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- often say \"I'm bored\"\u003cbr\u003e- struggle with independent play\u003cbr\u003e- rely on screens for entertainment\u003cbr\u003e- feel low-energy or unmotivated\u003cbr\u003e- need help starting activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis supportive story helps children: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- recognise boredom in their body\u003cbr\u003e- learn a simple self-activation strategy\u003cbr\u003e- build creativity and imagination\u003cbr\u003e- develop independent play skills\u003cbr\u003e- grow confidence in their own ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the book and via QR code you'll find creativity prompts, printable classroom resources, and a helpful parent \u0026amp; teacher guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home, preschool, classroom, and SEN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of The Shape Squad Series - stories created to build emotional skills for life while gently supporting early childhood development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. L. Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919532870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919532875\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annesleys Print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"C. L. Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172180336895,"sku":"9781919532875","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gus-feels-bored-c-l-shaw-9781919532875","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}