
Description
★ "Ever-cute creatures deliver the story's tech-addiction message with a grin, and clever references abound." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Here is a hilarious (and heartfelt) reminder of how technology can take us backward...all the way to the times of prehistoric man! Tek is a cave boy in love with tech: his tablet, videogames, phone, and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore--and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: "UGH!" Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world?
A distinctive, digitally-inspired package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down...and after a magic page turn, Tek reconnects with the real world.
Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me...Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters' Monster
Product Details
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publish Date | October 04, 2016 |
Pages | 40 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780316338059 |
Dimensions | 9.4 X 7.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.7 pounds |
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Reviews
"A winning sendup of digital addiction."--BookPage
"Fun and lively."
--The New York Times Book Review
"Helps kids see for themselves that digital is not enough."--The San Francisco Chronicle
"McDonnell blends the prehistoric with the present to send a clever reminder to young readers that beyond their electronic realm there is a world waiting to be explored.... Good, snarky fun for parents and kids."
--Booklist
"The style and whimsy of the images are...charming."
--School Library Journal
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