The Most Boring Book Ever

This book definitely lived up to its name...so boring! The illustrations are fun, and the humor makes it a cute, quick read. Perfect as a lighthearted bedtime story that both kids and adults can enjoy.

As a massive fan of Brandon Sanderson and the father of a 5 year old, I had the perfect excuse to pick this up. Honestly, I probably like it more than my 5 year old does though. Great art and a fun story.

I was giving a lesson on the importance of visualizing what you read. I left on the book jacket, which is plain white on the back, and I read the words without showing the pictures. The story is very boring, about a boy who sits in a chair and looks at birds. Definitely, a boring book. Then l took off the book jacket to reveal the cover--a brilliant, high-relief, wrap-around image of a dragon. The illustrations fill in the gaps about a boy who sits in his chair...as he gets blasted into the clouds! And he indeed watches for birds, but they turn out to be dragons! A very effective lesson about how you can use your imagination to visualize what you read. The illustrations are dynamic and colorful, with a slight steampunk, Ghibli vibe. I gave this lesson to three separate classes of 4th grade students. Each group was in agreement that it was the greatest boring book they had ever seen.

My husband and 2 y/o daughter love this book and for a non board book the amount of words per page are perfect. The art is very captivating and she wants it read over and over and actually lets you read the book and isn’t turning pages before you’re ready to turn them. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because I find the book…boring…I know, I know, but it just seems like a cash grab on Brandon Sanderson’s part and i mean, all the more power to him, but personally, I just would rather read something else.

This book is so fun! I love having kids tell me what they think is happening in the pictures, because the words do not describe them. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves a god story and using some imagination too!

I have a great granddaughter that complained about being bored. When I saw this book I knew she would get the joke.

I bought The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi for my 7-year-old, expecting a fun twist given Sanderson’s knack for clever storytelling. The concept—a dull narrative paired with vibrant, action-packed illustrations—sounded brilliant, but it fell flat for us. The text droned on about a boy sitting in a chair, watching clouds, and doing math, which my kid found tedious despite the ironic humor. Kibuishi’s steampunk-style artwork, with dragons and skyships, was stunning and kept us flipping pages, but the disconnect between the boring words and exciting pictures confused my child more than it entertained. It took about 10 minutes to read, and while I chuckled at the sarcasm, my kid lost interest halfway through, asking for something “less boring.” It’s a creative idea for ages 4-8, but it needs more story to hold young readers’ attention. Fans of Sanderson’s wit or Kibuishi’s art might enjoy it, but it’s not a bedtime staple.

This book is amazing! Brandon Sanderson always writes quality but this is so xute!

Meine Tochter findet es okay, mein Mann liebt es. Zitat: " Was für eine Leistung von Sander Branderson". :D Für Fans vom Autoren sicher ein nettes Extra.

Not what I thought it was as a Sanderson fan, but its a nice gift for my little nephew.

My nieces and nephews, I think they enjoyed it even more than I did. Lots of laughs and exclamations as the words didn't quite meet up with the fantastic artwork. It has become one of the more requested picture books to be read.

The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon Sanderson is anything but boring. With a narrator determined to describe the most uneventful story imaginable, the real excitement lies in Kazu Kibuishi’s dazzling illustrations - full of dragons, skyships, and action-packed scenes. As the text insists “nothing is happening,” the artwork tells an entirely different story. This clever contrast invites young readers to think critically, laugh loudly, and look beyond what they’re told. A brilliant, playful picture book that celebrates imagination and visual storytelling. Perfect for curious kids ages 4–8—and the adults who read with them.

Brandon Sanderson is one of my favourite authors and may daughter loves examining the spectacular artwork!