Once Around the Block

Reach for this book when your child is feeling restless, whiny, or stuck in a 'nothing to do' rut. It is a perfect antidote to the frustration of a slow afternoon where every toy feels boring and patience is running thin. Annie is waiting for her father to come home, and the time is moving slowly until she decides to take a simple walk around her neighborhood block. The story beautifully models how curiosity can transform a mundane environment into a place of discovery. As Annie visits her neighbors, she finds joy in small interactions and the natural world. It is a gentle, realistic look at community and the value of shifting one's perspective. Ideal for children ages 3 to 7, this book helps normalize the feeling of boredom while providing a roadmap for how to move through it with grace and wonder.