Comments on: Unplug with Picture Books about Screen-Free Play

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:12:52 +0000

Also check out The Glowing Rectangle --- which helps explain phones to kids, while reminding parents to put their own phone down and prioritize family time. Super helpful to spark the right conversations with our kids, while managing the increasing screen use for parents at work and kids in virtual school through the pandemic!

By: Shannon Slaughter

Shannon Slaughter — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:49:16 +0000

You didn't have the book "Dot" in you list b y Randi Zuckerberg, author of the grown-up book "Dot Complicated." You've got to check it out!

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:04:42 +0000

I'm so glad you found When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree. It was one of my faves of 2019!!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 11:44:56 +0000

We also love the book Mouse TV. It was one of just a few books my sister liked as a kid, and now my kids have her old copy and my 4-year-old daughter loves it. The family has a lot of fun actually doing all of the things they normally watch shows about.

By: Jane Herriott

Jane Herriott — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:49:15 +0000

I know this is an older post but it isn't complete without The Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg! http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/wretchedstone.html. Even though it pre-dates the iPad (it was published in 1991) it is still amazingly relevant, perhaps even more so today than when it was originally published.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:36:37 +0000

In reply to Amy. Yes, we will be joining in again! We don't have much screen time except for a few movies here and there. The boys play the iPad at their grandparents' on Sundays but that's it.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:44:36 +0000

Fantastic post! I've added a few of these titles to my wish list. My son and I participated in screen-free week last year and got a lot out of the experience. We actually purchased Doug Unplugged specifically for that reason and really enjoyed it. This year my son is in kindergarten and I'm speaking to the local library, kindergarten and a few other groups to try to spread the word about screen-free week. Will you be participating again this year?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:15:52 +0000

Visiting from Montessori Monday. I'd love for you to share your family-friendly crafts and ideas at Monday Kid Corner at thejennyevolution.com. See you at the party! Jennifer

By: Barbara Mojica

Barbara Mojica — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:27:44 +0000

In reply to Erica MomandKiddo. Love the Blackout book choice, I remember that blackout well because if affected my life so much more than all the others,

By: thepicturebookreview

thepicturebookreview — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:16:53 +0000

All of these books are so good! hello! hello! is a favorite of ours.

We just read a new one called Return of the Library Dragon. A school library has had all of their books taken away to create a children's cybrary. The library and children revolt and the books are returned. It's good!

Ella Unplugged is another one we like about a little girl who wants her family back from all of their devices. I received it for review and months later my son still enjoys reading it.

Moderation is so difficult with all this new technology.

Thanks for a great list!