Barnaby Bright and the Bored Wobble

A heartwarming picture book that helps children understand boredom, discover the power of imagination, and learn that having "nothing to do" can sometimes lead to the very best ideas.

Rain taps against the window.

Barnaby Bright has played with every toy.

Built everything he can build.

Drawn everything he can draw.

And now...

There is nothing to do.

Everything feels slow.

Everything feels grey.

Everything feels so, so boring.

Then the Wobble appears.

It is slate grey.

It is droopy.

And it is just as bored as Barnaby.

Barnaby Bright and the Bored Wobble is a cozy, imaginative story that helps young children understand the uncomfortable feeling of boredom and discover that they do not always need someone, something, or a screen to make it disappear.

As Barnaby learns to sit with his Bored Wobble for just a little while, something unexpected happens.

His imagination wakes up.

An ordinary cardboard box becomes a spaceship.

Then a submarine.

Then a robot costume.

And suddenly, "nothing to do" becomes a whole world of possibilities.

Why families will love this book:

• Helps children understand and accept feelings of boredom
• Encourages imagination, creativity, and independent play
• Shows children they do not always need instant entertainment
• Supports healthy conversations about screens and screen-free time
• Builds patience, independence, and creative problem-solving skills
• Turns an everyday childhood frustration into a warm and playful adventure

Perfect for children who are:

• Struggling with rainy-day or "nothing to do" boredom
• Always asking grown-ups what they can do next
• Adjusting to less screen time or more screen-free play
• Developing imagination and independent play skills
• Learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings without needing an instant solution

Ideal for rainy days, quiet afternoons, screen-free time, classrooms, nurseries, family story time, or anytime children insist there is absolutely nothing left to do.

Includes a page of gentle guidance for parents and caregivers on understanding boredom and encouraging imaginative, self-directed play.

Product Details

Recommended Age: 3–6 years
Format: Paperback Picture Book
Pages: 32 full-colour pages
Size: 8.5 × 8.5 inches
Language: English
Series: Book Ten of the Barnaby Bright series

A comforting story that reminds every child that boredom does not always need to be fixed. Sometimes, it just needs a little time for imagination to arrive.

Help your little one turn "I'm bored!" into "I have an idea!" and discover just how much adventure can begin with nothing at all. Order your copy today.

Please note: Cover and interior artwork shown are concept illustrations. The final printed edition may differ slightly.