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• Unplugged

  Antony, Steve

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  Blip is a sweet robot who experiences great joy and many educational benefits from being plugged into her computer. One day, she trips on her wire, gets unplugged and tumbles into a world of colourful outdoor experiences. This whimsical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• But It's Just a Game

  Cook, Julia, 1964-

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  Video games have a fun place in everyday life for many kids. Jasper loves his video games - he has amazing skills and quick thumbs, but he needs to stop letting his game controller take over his life. Jasper's story, and the practical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blackout

  Rocco, John

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  A normal summer night in the city gets exciting when the power goes out and all the busyness that comes with electronics fades away. Families disconnect from their devices and enjoy slowing down in the dark and reconnecting with each…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fabulous Friend Machine

  Bland, Nick, 1973-

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  Popcorn, the friendliest chicken around is delighted to find a dazzling light coming from under the haystack. How will her social habits change with this newfangled "friend machine?" This book is a cautionary tale that very subtly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tek, the Modern Cave Boy

  McDonnell, Patrick, 1956-

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  The first half of this book looks just like an iPad, complete with passcode entry and battery life indicator, but when the village volcano erupts and Tek, the caveboy's devices crash, life shakes up as he discovers what has been around him…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hello! Hello!

  Cordell, Matthew, 1975-

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  Lydia spends the afternoon working to pull her family away from their digital devices to enjoy some simple, quality time.

• On a Magical Do-nothing Day

  Alemagna, Béatrice

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  When a child is truly present in the world, magic can happen. On a rainy day, video games can be appealing, but getting out and noticing nature after accidentally dropping their game into a pond takes this child on a journey of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Doug Unplugged

  Yaccarino, Dan

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  Doug the robot learns so much about the world when he is plugged in, but when heads out to make his own discoveries and friendships, the real learning begins.

• The Couch Potato

  John, Jory

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  Fans of the Bad Seed and the Good Egg will be delighted to meet the Couch Potato and join the journey of discovery about the need to balance down time with active time.

• The Kitchen Table Classroom: Parenting in the Digital Age

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  With so much time spent online, it can be hard to know how to support our kids to navigate their digital world. For Media Literacy Week, join Shannon Clarke, EPL's own Community Librarian to learn how to help your family stay safe online…Read moreRead more of this annotation