Get Ready To Embrace Boredom! The Bored Panda Children’s Book Is Here!

Here at Bored Panda, creativity isn’t just something we feature; it’s woven into the fabric of who we are. Many of us are creators ourselves – artists, writers, photographers – and we deeply believe in the power of creative expression to teach us about ourselves and the world. So, you can understand why our team was buzzing when Mike Bender, the New York Times bestselling author and a creative mind behind Awkward Family Photos, reached out with an idea: a children’s book centered around, you guessed it, a bored panda!

Meet Panda: A Modern Character for a Screen-Filled World

Aimed at children aged 4 to 8 (though author Mike Bender suspects adults will find it resonates, too!), the story introduces us to Panda. Like many of us, Panda is deeply connected to the online world via his trusty PandaPad. But what happens when the connection drops and the screens go dark?

Image credits: Mike Bender, Chuck Dillon

Finding nothing left to do inside, Panda reluctantly ventures out for a walk. This is where his real adventure begins. He encounters a cast of creative critters in the forest – a porcupine painter, an owl photographer, and even a dung beetle sculptor – none of whom seem particularly bothered by the lack of digital distractions. Through them, Panda starts to wonder if maybe, just maybe, there’s more to life than his devices.

Image credits: Mike Bender, Chuck Dillon

Why Boredom Matters Now More Than Ever

“I feel very passionate about the theme of the book,” Mike Bender shared with us. “We are living at a time when kids spend so much time on their devices and don’t allow themselves to be bored. I almost feel like boredom is becoming endangered, and so, in many ways, this book is about teaching my kids and others to see boredom as something positive.”

Fittingly, the book launches on April 29th, marking the beginning of National Screen-Free Week in the U.S. – a perfect time to explore the joys beyond the screen.

We are incredibly proud of this collaboration and can’t wait for families everywhere to join Panda on his journey from screen-time sedation to creative exploration. Prepare to discover the magic that can happen when we allow ourselves a little boredom!

Our book comes out TODAY! Order the adventure here on Amazon!

Our excitement for the “Bored Panda” book has us seeing pandas everywhere! It seems we’re not alone in our love for these charming black-and-white bears. To celebrate the launch and our general panda obsession, we’ve put together a list of some of our absolute favorite panda-inspired products that are just too cute (or cool!) to resist…

#1 Let Your Feet Join The Adorable Black-And-White Fan Club With These Frankly Necessary Panda Socks Because Life’s Too Short For Boring Ankles

Review: “Bought as part of a gift and they loved it.” – Eric

Our book comes out TODAY! Order the adventure here on Amazon!

#1 Let Your Feet Join The Adorable Black-And-White Fan Club With These Frankly Necessary Panda Socks Because Life’s Too Short For Boring Ankles

#2 Achieve Maximum Summer Lounging Goals With Minimum Actual Swimming Effort By Claiming An Adorable Inflatable Pool Panda As Your Designated Floating Throne, Because Honestly, Pandas Get It

#3 Finally Achieve Peak ‘Adorable Storage Solutions’ Status By Corralling Your Miscellaneous Stuff Inside A Cute Panda Rope Basket Instead Of Just, You Know, Leaving It On The Floor Again

#4 Upgrade Your Basic Hand-Drying Situation To Something Exponentially Cuter With A Fluffy Panda Hand Towel That Might Make You Actually Want To Wash Your Hands More Often, Maybe

#5 Help Disguise The Fact You Binged An Entire Season Last Night With A Quick Swipe Of The Tonymoly Panda Cool Eye Stick Because While Pandas Rock The Dark Circles, Maybe You Don’t Have To

#6 Channel Your Inner Perpetually Tired Spirit Animal Via A Sleeping Panda Nightlight That Provides Just Enough Glow To Locate Your Phone Without Actually Waking You Up Properly

#7 Warm Up Those Frozen Digits With Literal Pocket Pandas Thanks To These Rechargeable Panda Hand Warmers Which Are Basically The Definition Of Cozy Tech Combined With Questionable Cuteness Levels

#8 Elevate Your Bathroom Counter From ‘Boring’ To ‘Bear-Y Cute’ Simply By Docking Your Toothbrush In A Ceramic Panda Toothbrush Holder Making Your Morning Routine Slightly Less Mundane

#9 Trade Your Doomscrolling Habit For Some Quality Block Time And Assemble A LEGO Panda Family Because These Little Plastic Bears Are Significantly Less Stressful Than Your Inbox

#10 Make Your Afternoon Brew Exponentially More Adorable By Letting A Little Panda Tea Infuser Chill Out In Your Mug And Handle The Steeping Situation

#11 Apparently Our Frayed Millennial Nerves Now Require Adorable Animal Guidance, So Try Following The Gentle Glow Of The Peaceful Panda Breathing Trainer Light To Remember How That Whole Inhale/Exhale Thing Is Supposed To Work When You’re Stressed

#12 Let Your Feet Live Their Best, Coziest, Most Ridiculously Cute Indoor Life Clad In Crochet Panda Slippers Which Are Basically The Official Footwear Of ‘I Refuse To Adult Properly Today’

#13 Stop Precariously Balancing Your Phone Against Your Half-Empty Coffee Mug During Video Calls And Let A Helpful Panda Phone Stand Lend Its Considerably Cuter Structural Support Instead

#14 Finally Give Your Growing Pile Of Laundry Somewhere Cute To Reside Besides ‘The Chair’ With A Surprisingly Spacious Panda Laundry Hamper That Makes The Inevitable Chore Slightly Less Visually Offensive

#15 Stop Fishing Your Rings Out From Under The Bed Like You’re Panning For Gold By Simply Placing Them On A Cute Little Panda Ring Holder That Makes Sure They Stay Put While Looking Excessively Precious

#16 Ensure Nobody ‘Accidentally’ Swipes Your Emotional Support Beverage Carrier By Clearly Marking Your Territory On A Personalized Panda Tumbler Which Basically Screams ‘Paws Off, This Iced Latte Belongs To Me’

#17 Because A Regular Beige Bandage Is Just Sad, Distract Yourself From That Papercut Sting With These Extremely Cute Panda Bandages Turning Your ‘Owie’ Into An ‘Aww’-Ie

#18 Prepare For Adorable Overload In A Fuzzy Nesting-Doll Kind Of Situation Featuring A Panda Plush Stuffed In A Bamboo Because Apparently Even Stuffed Animals Need Cute Little Homes Now

#19 Gently Swipe Away The Day’s Grime (Or That Stubborn Eyeliner) Inspired By A Panda’s Favourite Snack Using These Surprisingly Soft Bamboo Face Wipes Which Are Way Less Abrasive Than Actual Bamboo, Promise

#20 Channel Your Inner Panda (Strictly The Eating-Bamboo Part, Less The Rolling-Down-Hills Part) During Your Next Takeout Feast Using These Bamboo Panda Utensils That Are Probably More Sustainable Than Your Usual Plastic Fork Situation

#21 Replace That Boring Old Body Pillow Collecting Dust With An Incredibly Long Stuffed Panda That Offers Superior Snuggles And Zero Judgment About Your Late-Night Snack Choices