boredom

With no one to play with, Charlie is very bored one Sunday afternoon until he discovers that his toys feel the same way, and together they launch an attack against boredom.

"A little girl complains that her life is boring, never realizing that amazing things are happening around her such as elephants marching through her house, a pirate sitting behind her on the school bus, or a submarine in her pool"--Provided by the publisher.

Moe McDonohugh is bored in her small town in Wisconsin until she discovers that she can have an adventure close to home. Imagine! Father buys the first automobile -- a Ford model T -- ever seen in town!.

A boy contends that "nothing ever happens" on his island, but his boredom could be cured if he simply took a look around.

A young boy, who is bored because his animal friends are either hibernating or flew south for the season, meets Jack Frost who teaches him about the wonders of winter.

Big Bird's insatiable appetite for activity has Granny Bird busy thinking up things for him to do.

When a bored girl meets a potato who finds children tedious, she tries to prove him wrong by demonstrating all of the things they can do, from turning cartwheels to using their imaginations.

Although he is bored, Trevor the turtle doesn't want to join his family on a trip down the river, so he amuses himself while cleaning out his closet.

Princess Alicia, who has everything she needs, including a castle, tons of desserts, and loving parents, is bored with the extravagant toys and clothes, and is eventually entertained by a very simple item.