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Tek
The Modern Cave Boy
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★ “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
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* "McDonnell (Thank You and Goodnight) plays fast and loose with the historical record in this playful cautionary tale...ever-cute creatures deliver the story's tech-addiction message with a grin, and clever references abound."Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"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
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"A winning sendup of digital addiction."BookPage
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"The style and whimsy of the images are...charming."School Library Journal
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"Fun and lively."The New York Times Book Review
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"Helps kids see for themselves that digital is not enough."The San Francisco Chronicle
- On Sale
- Oct 4, 2016
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316338059
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