Between 1999 and 2002, I wrote four books of boredom busting games and activities for kids of all ages which were published by the lovely people at How To Books in Oxford. The books, although popular, eventually went out of print, and ownership of the content reverted back to me. Since then, they’ve sat in a dark corner of my hard drive. Until now…
With the surge in popularity of Amazon’s Kindle e-reader, and the free Kindle app for PCs, Macs, smart phones and tablets, self-publishing has never been easier. So, I’ve decided to dust off my old manuscripts and give them a new lease of life as e-books. This book, Boredom Busters, is actually the third title I had published by How To Books, and it contains 33 chapters packed with games, activities and ideas for fun things to do that will keep even the most die-hard of bored kids entertained. Before long, your youngsters will be building volcanoes, racing home-made formula one cars, and joining King Arthur at the Round Table - and, best of all, each of the projects can be completed at little or no cost.
Reading through the manuscript again, I was struck by how much had changed in the 10 years since I first wrote it – and I had to make a few tweaks and changes in order to bring the book up to date. Gone are the references to gathering with your friends around a tape recorder (would today’s kids even know what a C90 cassette is?), replaced by suggestions of using voice recording software on the family PC.
I wanted to keep the price of the book as low as possible (the original paperback had cost £7.99), so I’ve set the price at just £1.72! And don’t worry if you don’t have a Kindle – you can download the free Kindle app for your computer or smartphone here!
So, whether you’re a parent, teacher or a group leader searching for some inspiration on what to do with your little ones during the seemingly endless school holidays and inevitable wet weekends – look no further. Boredom Busters is back!
Click here to get your copy for just £1.72!
Here’s what’s inside…
Chapter 1 – Let’s Do The Show Right Here!
Stage a short play for your friends and family!
Chapter 2 – All the Fun of the Fair
Roll up, roll up and create the greatest show on Earth!
Chapter 3 – Arty Party
Get colourful with this painting party theme!
Chapter 4 – Funny Formula One
Start your engines for some crazy car racing!
Chapter 5 – Comic Strip
Put pencil to paper and make your own comics!
Chapter 6 – How on the Trail
Get to the heart of the matter by making a documentary!
Chapter 7 – Pop Stars!
Stage a pop concert with your friends!
Chapter 8 – Really Robotic
Make a robot costume and engage in some mechanical mayhem!
Chapter 9 – Potty Picture Holder
Make a personalised photo holder to give as a gift!
Chapter 10 – Redesign Your Room
Sort out your space with this low-cost makeover!
Chapter 11 – Body Shot
Become a surgeon in a gory game that gets your insides out!
Chapter 12 – Quiz Kids!
Be quick off the mark with your own quiz show!
Chapter 13 – Write a Song
Compose a tune and lavish it with lyrics!
Chapter 14 – Around the World
Sample the food of five very different countries!
Chapter 15 – Crazy Golf
Tee off on your very own crazy golf course!
Chapter 16 – The Monster Olympics
Make some crazy costumes and compete for gold!
Chapter 17 – Make a Volcano
Cause an eruption – right on your kitchen table!
Chapter 18 – What a Novel Idea
Learn how to write a short story, and maybe more!
Chapter 19 – Dinosaurs
Go back in time and play with some prehistoric pals!
Chapter 20 – On the Catwalk
Redesign your wardrobe, then show it off in a fashion show!
Chapter 21 – Lost in Space
Look up to the sky and explore the universe!
Chapter 22 – Get up, Stand up
Think you’re funny? Then become a comedian!
Chapter 23 – Pirates!
Why are these pirate games so much fun? They just Arrrrrrr!
Chapter 24 – Hold the Front Page!
Becoming a roving reporter and up a newspaper for your class at school!
Chapter 25 – Now You’re Cookin’
Prepare a three-course feast for your friends and family!
Chapter 26 – The Great Indoors
Experience life in the wild with an overnight camping trip – indoors!
Chapter 27 – Knights of the Round Table
Join King Arthur in his court at Camelot!
Chapter 28 – Under the Sea
Dive into the deep for some fishy fun with this great underwater party theme!
Chapter 29 – Science Lab
Conduct some exciting experiments in your own kitchen laboratory!
Chapter 30 – On Safari
Create an African Safari Hunt game for your friends!
Chapter 31 – Halloween Horrors!
Create dreadful decorations, ghoulish games, creepy costumes and more!
Chapter 32 – Secret Agents
Become detective for the day and you and a friend train to be spies!
Chapter 33 – Oh, What a Circus!
Invite your friends and family to join you beneath the Big Top!
Watch out for a free sample chapter, coming soon…
