Mr. Patches is Bored

"Mr. Patches is Bored is an engaging picture book exemplifying the need for self-motivation and creative thinking. Students loved this story and were enthralled by the excitement on each page. Although the book is fiction, I loved that there were many connections to aspects of nonfiction such as the layers of dirt showing the complexity of aged soil, and the page break linked to the Japanese belief in Ma which gives the reader time to think and observe (shown by the wordless pages 18-19). Mr. Patches is bored is truly a book that shows that every day is full of endless possibilities if you choose to pursue them."

- Ijanaya Jacob-Brown, Librarian, Antwerp International School​

"Mr Patches is Bored was a hit with children across our Junior School from Year 2 to Year 6 - the themes running throughout meant that all children could access the story in a way appropriate to their age and level of understanding. It is a fabulous post lockdown/home learning text to use with the children and the sessions complemented our social and emotional curriculum perfectly."

- Hannah Williams, Deputy Head Junior School, British School of Amsterdam.

"Mr. Patches is Bored is a wonderful book. Our K-5 students enjoyed how easy the text was to read and how the text and visuals made their reading experience pleasant and instructive. Creative-thinking and self-determination are critical skills and this book has a gratifying way of teaching that."

- Promise Manale, Librarian, American International School of Johannesburg.