Summertime is in full swing! For kids, school and homework are distant memories, and each day is blank canvas waiting to be painted with cannonballs, popsicles and mad dashes to the ice cream truck.

As incredible as summer is, parents know that the freedom of the season is inevitably met with two dreaded words: "I'm bored."

The Buckets by Greg Cravens

Grand Avenue by Steve Breen and Mike Thompson

We're here to help! We have several fun, interactive comics for young minds.

KidSpot is THE SPOT to find connect-the-dots and compare-the-pictures.

KidSpot by Dan Thompson

For little learners missing the classroom, Shortcuts mixes bold, colorful artwork with fun, interesting facts and offers mini-lessons on science, geography, animals, food, history and holidays.

Shortcuts by Jeff Harris

Bring some magic to the summertime! Magic in a Minute features easy-to-learn magic tricks and bright, cheerful illustrations.

Magic in a Minute by Mac and Bill King

The name says it all! Uncle Art's Funland is full of math games, connect-the-dots, optical illusions and crosswords.

Uncle Art's Funland by Art Nugent

Our next destination is KidTown, which engages kids ages 6 through 12 with puzzles, activities, scavenger hunts and trivia.

KidTown by Steve McGarry

We're not done yet! Our sister company, Andrews McMeel Publishing's website ampkids.com offers comic-related craft ideas, activity sheets and more!  

Aspiring artists can create their very own comic strip with a little inspiration from Phoebe and Her Unicorn.

Or discover some fun facts about Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.

Find more activities from Andrews McMeel Publishing here.

With so many options, you should have plenty of fuel to battle the summertime boredom!