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The Big Gift
Alicia is finally entering a new world of technology when her parents give her a tablet for her birthday. She has seen the many uses of this technology through her friends as they access apps and games that Alicia has yet to experience. Until now. But using such technology can bring a set of challenges that are new to both Alicia and her parents. Understanding the different apps and games and how to use them properly can be tricky. Will Alicia know how to use it in a way that is fun and allows her to connect with her friends while being safe? Will she be able to avoid some of the more problematic interactions while using technology? Both her and her parents learn how to provide a safe and fun environment for Alicia as she jumps headfirst into using technology!
- GenresChildrens
87 pages, Paperback
First published March 9, 2020
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August 18, 2021
MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher is a really good book teaching children and teens alike about the safety of the internet. I think it is a clever way to tech this young age by using one of their very own. As Alicia tells the story, you child is more likely to listen than if we as parents tell this story. Fisher cuts to the chase as he not only explains but give examples of the new gadgets called tablets, phones, ipods and other gadgets I don’t know about. His warnings are firm but he also introduces them to this new way of life. We may not like it as parents, but this is a while new world for our kids. I want them to know and understand the fun things, yet be aware of the bad part of the internet as well.
If you have children old enough for a smartphone or tablet, this would be an excellent book for your child’s library. And since this is all taught in early, young classes, I believe the classrooms could benefit greatly to have this book on hand. This would make a wonderful gift for your child’s classroom. And if you are like me and don’t have small children. Buy a copy or two and donate it to the school closest to you. And oh, I almost forgot about the amazing illustrations here in this book. Heather Workman does a fabulous job creating illustrations to go perfectly well with each page in this book. I love her detail to each character, especially those adorable facial expressions. The vivid colors and well, everything expressions in the book fit perfectly well together. And a big thanks to the editor, Kim Burger for making sure this book was perfect for our reading. This one is Five Stars for me!
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher is a really good book teaching children and teens alike about the safety of the internet. I think it is a clever way to tech this young age by using one of their very own. As Alicia tells the story, you child is more likely to listen than if we as parents tell this story. Fisher cuts to the chase as he not only explains but give examples of the new gadgets called tablets, phones, ipods and other gadgets I don’t know about. His warnings are firm but he also introduces them to this new way of life. We may not like it as parents, but this is a while new world for our kids. I want them to know and understand the fun things, yet be aware of the bad part of the internet as well.
If you have children old enough for a smartphone or tablet, this would be an excellent book for your child’s library. And since this is all taught in early, young classes, I believe the classrooms could benefit greatly to have this book on hand. This would make a wonderful gift for your child’s classroom. And if you are like me and don’t have small children. Buy a copy or two and donate it to the school closest to you. And oh, I almost forgot about the amazing illustrations here in this book. Heather Workman does a fabulous job creating illustrations to go perfectly well with each page in this book. I love her detail to each character, especially those adorable facial expressions. The vivid colors and well, everything expressions in the book fit perfectly well together. And a big thanks to the editor, Kim Burger for making sure this book was perfect for our reading. This one is Five Stars for me!
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
July 15, 2021
Alicia Connected is a well-timed book. Children are using tablets, phones, and devices at a younger age than ever. Knowing how to be safe and secure on the internet is imperative.
This easy-to-read story entertains while subtly teaching safety basics to children and adults.
The characters are very relatable and easy to like. The story comes in at about 90 pages, which I find a good length for this age group—enough to hook the young reader, yet not too long to lose their attention.
There are a plethora of tips in this story, such as creating an avatar and ID, not communicating with people you do not know personally, and also checking with parents when you are unsure or feel uncomfortable.
Heather Workman added illustrations to the beginning of each chapter. These drawings helped to bring this tale to life.
I recommend this delightful and informative story to all young readers and their parents. It would be a suitable addition to daycare and school libraries.
I received a copy of the book for a book blog tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
This easy-to-read story entertains while subtly teaching safety basics to children and adults.
The characters are very relatable and easy to like. The story comes in at about 90 pages, which I find a good length for this age group—enough to hook the young reader, yet not too long to lose their attention.
There are a plethora of tips in this story, such as creating an avatar and ID, not communicating with people you do not know personally, and also checking with parents when you are unsure or feel uncomfortable.
Heather Workman added illustrations to the beginning of each chapter. These drawings helped to bring this tale to life.
I recommend this delightful and informative story to all young readers and their parents. It would be a suitable addition to daycare and school libraries.
I received a copy of the book for a book blog tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
January 13, 2021
This is the first in what looks to be a good series of books aimed at younger readers. The main character, Alicia, receives a tablet computer for her birthday and begins to learn about what she can do with it, but also listens to the ominous warnings of her parents. "The Big Gift" serves as a good introduction, and I can imagine that future books will focus on more specific aspects of owning a tablet and ways to be secure online (e.g. Virus protection, talking to strangers, video game addictions and microtransactions).
If the book has any flaws, I would say that it relies a bit too much on the passive voice. Some of the writing could be improved by being a bit more dynamic, and following the general rule of "show, don't tell" (the scene with the father disliking pancakes comes to mind). Even so, this is a solid book with an important lesson to teach. The illustrations are cute, and the language works well for younger readers. I recommend this book for kids looking to learn more about technology - especially if they are just getting started - and I look forward to seeing what else Derek Fisher will write in the future!
If the book has any flaws, I would say that it relies a bit too much on the passive voice. Some of the writing could be improved by being a bit more dynamic, and following the general rule of "show, don't tell" (the scene with the father disliking pancakes comes to mind). Even so, this is a solid book with an important lesson to teach. The illustrations are cute, and the language works well for younger readers. I recommend this book for kids looking to learn more about technology - especially if they are just getting started - and I look forward to seeing what else Derek Fisher will write in the future!
July 2, 2021
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift is a book about a cause. The cause is to educate young children about online safety and security. In this age, we cannot keep our children away from gadgets, like smartphones and tablets, and from accessing internet. And, since it is not all safe out there in the online word, it is of utmost importance to make the children aware and conscious about protecting their online identity. This book primarily talks about this. It also emphasizes on parental supervision, another important aspect, in a subtle way. On one hand, it delves into the fun part of online browsing in the form of various apps like a game, a video watching site and a social media app and on the other hand, it puts across the educational use of tablets at the school by the way of exploring book titles in the school library.
The story touches upon the fetish among the kids for getting ‘more number of likes’ on their social media accounts in order to feel good and addiction to gadgets leading to inappropriate behaviour leading to harsh punishments.
The contrast between the characters of Alicia and one of her classmates is well depicted. Alicia is quite responsible with the tablet usage. She uses her tablet within permissible limits and is constantly mindful about her parents’ safety instructions and is vigilant about the online threats which in her case is an unknown friend request in the game app she plays.
Her classmate is shown as somebody who is not mindful of her maintaining her privacy as well she has little regard for others’ privacy or consent. She is boastful about the high number of friends, actually strangers, on her social media profile. She also lands up into trouble at the school when she displays impropriety with the tablet, the school property.
What I liked about the story –
Raising an important issue of online safety through simple storytelling with identifiable characters and story setting.
What I didn’t like about the story –
The lengthy and detailed description of how Alicia created her avatar for her game app. I felt it got unnecessarily stretched making me lose interest in this part. A line or two would have been enough to establish the idea and to keep the reader’s interest intact.
I received a pdf copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
The story touches upon the fetish among the kids for getting ‘more number of likes’ on their social media accounts in order to feel good and addiction to gadgets leading to inappropriate behaviour leading to harsh punishments.
The contrast between the characters of Alicia and one of her classmates is well depicted. Alicia is quite responsible with the tablet usage. She uses her tablet within permissible limits and is constantly mindful about her parents’ safety instructions and is vigilant about the online threats which in her case is an unknown friend request in the game app she plays.
Her classmate is shown as somebody who is not mindful of her maintaining her privacy as well she has little regard for others’ privacy or consent. She is boastful about the high number of friends, actually strangers, on her social media profile. She also lands up into trouble at the school when she displays impropriety with the tablet, the school property.
What I liked about the story –
Raising an important issue of online safety through simple storytelling with identifiable characters and story setting.
What I didn’t like about the story –
The lengthy and detailed description of how Alicia created her avatar for her game app. I felt it got unnecessarily stretched making me lose interest in this part. A line or two would have been enough to establish the idea and to keep the reader’s interest intact.
I received a pdf copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from iRead Book Tours. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Apps, games, and social networking sites can be overwhelming for first-time users. Kids rely on each other a lot to navigate this world. IMHO, online apps/games are a money pit. The dad in Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher was correct when he stated that the price tags attached in online gaming stores were high. It’s true, you can work to earn merchandise, but Alicia learned pretty fast that it’d take forever to acquire an item on your own. These game developers bank on you, the player, spending real money on fake things. Kids, like adults, shell out a lot to purchase levels and bling.
Other truths in Alicia Connected: The Big Gift, there are some crazy people on the internet, and you definitely don’t know everyone you are talking to online. I appreciate Derek Fisher discussing safety precautions and stating the parent (his the story) would be monitoring their daughter’s activity on the apps. Derek Fisher also pointed out how kids are becoming more consumed with the number of followers and likes. Heck, adults are the same way. So many people want to be the next internet star/influencer.
I miss the good old days of atari and rotary phones. 😀
While Alicia Connected: The Big Gift has a lot of beneficial information told in an entertaining way, the best part was the final moments. I won’t say what happened, but it was sweet…and a wee bit funny.
On a side note: The similarities between my daughter and Alicia were uncanny. She’s addicted to animal videos, making slime, has glow-in-the-dark stickers on her ceiling, and loves to turn trash into treasures. My daughter uses online videos to inspire her next craft project. 🙂
I highly recommend this book to all middle-school students!
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July 1, 2021
Great Launch to a Middle Grade Series. Readers will learn a variety of lessons related to playing it safe in online interactions as they read the first book in the Alicia Connected series. Alicia knows that she has a lot to learn about technology and internet safety--but, this book also shows that even "tech savvy" tweens and teens may make some mistakes in judgement when using technology.
Alicia and Friends Are Relatable to Tweens--and Caregivers. As parents, we give our kiddos a lot of advice and try to do so many things to protect them online while letting them learn and grow--and join their real-world friends in online adventures. I love that this book begins at the beginning with Alicia's journey into apps and technology. From setting up usernames safely to navigating friend requests and managing screen time appropriately--the author gives a lot of reinforcement to what many readers may have heard from parents and caregivers. The book gives them a bit of a role model in Alicia as she tries to follow her parents guidance and the "rules" around her tablet. I do wish that the book had characters who were a little more realistic and less after-school-special like--but, I think the parallels from fiction to real world are still present and valid.
Would I Recommend Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher? I enjoyed reading Alicia's introduction to her very first tablet--and I do look forward to reading more of the series as Alicia and her friends learn more about online safety and technology habits. This would be a fun story to share as a family or as a mom/daughter book club read for discussion. I would definitely recommend it to parents of elementary aged students ready for those first phones/tablets/laptops.
I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
Alicia and Friends Are Relatable to Tweens--and Caregivers. As parents, we give our kiddos a lot of advice and try to do so many things to protect them online while letting them learn and grow--and join their real-world friends in online adventures. I love that this book begins at the beginning with Alicia's journey into apps and technology. From setting up usernames safely to navigating friend requests and managing screen time appropriately--the author gives a lot of reinforcement to what many readers may have heard from parents and caregivers. The book gives them a bit of a role model in Alicia as she tries to follow her parents guidance and the "rules" around her tablet. I do wish that the book had characters who were a little more realistic and less after-school-special like--but, I think the parallels from fiction to real world are still present and valid.
Would I Recommend Alicia Connected: The Big Gift by Derek Fisher? I enjoyed reading Alicia's introduction to her very first tablet--and I do look forward to reading more of the series as Alicia and her friends learn more about online safety and technology habits. This would be a fun story to share as a family or as a mom/daughter book club read for discussion. I would definitely recommend it to parents of elementary aged students ready for those first phones/tablets/laptops.
I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
July 6, 2021
Alicia and her best friend Cathy are all excited about the new school year. They are also looking forward to Alicia’s upcoming birthday party. Alicia has been wanting her parents to get her a tablet for quite a while now, and she feels like she is the last one of her friend group to get one. She has been asking them as well as hinting around about her wish.
She hears her friends talking about all of the games that they enjoy on their tablets and is so jealous. She imagines how fun it will be to play along. The birthday is wonderful for Alicia and she receives the tablet that she’s always wanted. Her parents give her her father’s old tablet and she is thrilled. Her parents take plenty of time to show Alicia how to use it and set up a private name and password for the game.
Her parents emphasize how important it is to be safe online and not to reply to anyone that she doesn’t know. Alicia gets the online name for her friends and connects with them with her parent’s help. One friend named Megan is more careless with her social media accounts.
One day at school the librarian is teaching the children how to use school tablet’s to find new books. Alicia warns Megan to stop accessing social media during the presentation, but she doesn’t listen. What will happen next? Will Megan get in trouble? Children will learn about how important it is to be safe online with this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
She hears her friends talking about all of the games that they enjoy on their tablets and is so jealous. She imagines how fun it will be to play along. The birthday is wonderful for Alicia and she receives the tablet that she’s always wanted. Her parents give her her father’s old tablet and she is thrilled. Her parents take plenty of time to show Alicia how to use it and set up a private name and password for the game.
Her parents emphasize how important it is to be safe online and not to reply to anyone that she doesn’t know. Alicia gets the online name for her friends and connects with them with her parent’s help. One friend named Megan is more careless with her social media accounts.
One day at school the librarian is teaching the children how to use school tablet’s to find new books. Alicia warns Megan to stop accessing social media during the presentation, but she doesn’t listen. What will happen next? Will Megan get in trouble? Children will learn about how important it is to be safe online with this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
June 28, 2021
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift is an entertaining and informative children’s story that touches on security concerns for children participating in online games, profiles, games, social media sites, etc.
Alicia is excited about her new birthday gift. She finally owns her very own tablet. Her parents teach her to be cautious with online strangers, just as she would with strangers at the park. They supervise her usage and encourage her to come to them with questions or if anyone sends her friend requests or makes her feel the slightest bit uncomfortable.
This chapter book isn’t strictly about lessons on technology (though that’s a key purpose of the story.) Alicia and her friends have fun at school and on their bus rides home, sharing stories about a fun community game they play on their tablets.
Alicia shows great restraint, which is a bit unrealistic for a child of her age (in my opinion) with the magnetic pull online games and technology in general has on kids. Alicia sets an impressive example of someone responsible and compliant, accepting the parameters her parents have set up, and she stays safe by doing so.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
Alicia is excited about her new birthday gift. She finally owns her very own tablet. Her parents teach her to be cautious with online strangers, just as she would with strangers at the park. They supervise her usage and encourage her to come to them with questions or if anyone sends her friend requests or makes her feel the slightest bit uncomfortable.
This chapter book isn’t strictly about lessons on technology (though that’s a key purpose of the story.) Alicia and her friends have fun at school and on their bus rides home, sharing stories about a fun community game they play on their tablets.
Alicia shows great restraint, which is a bit unrealistic for a child of her age (in my opinion) with the magnetic pull online games and technology in general has on kids. Alicia sets an impressive example of someone responsible and compliant, accepting the parameters her parents have set up, and she stays safe by doing so.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
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June 30, 2021All of her friends have a tablet so Alicia is thrilled when she finally gets one for her birthday. But what is so cool about a tablet? And what do you do with it? Alicia will find out with lots of advice from her friends and her parents' helping hands.
Love them or hate them, devices are a part of life, especially in the latest generation of tech-savvy kids. Alicia Connected explores the excitement, confusion and potential pitfalls of tablets. The book blends how-to examples, proper usage warnings and modern tech definitions with a narrative about a girl who is brand new to the world of devices. Spanning school and home settings, devices are shown as helpful in certain situations, confusing in others and downright problems at their worst.
Parents play a huge role in the book, monitoring and reminding the children what is right and wrong, while the child characters show restraint for the most part in their usage of technology. The overall viewpoint of the story illustrates that devices aren't all good or all bad, but that used correctly, they can be helpful and fun.
A sincere thank you to the publisher and author for a copy of this book.
Love them or hate them, devices are a part of life, especially in the latest generation of tech-savvy kids. Alicia Connected explores the excitement, confusion and potential pitfalls of tablets. The book blends how-to examples, proper usage warnings and modern tech definitions with a narrative about a girl who is brand new to the world of devices. Spanning school and home settings, devices are shown as helpful in certain situations, confusing in others and downright problems at their worst.
Parents play a huge role in the book, monitoring and reminding the children what is right and wrong, while the child characters show restraint for the most part in their usage of technology. The overall viewpoint of the story illustrates that devices aren't all good or all bad, but that used correctly, they can be helpful and fun.
A sincere thank you to the publisher and author for a copy of this book.
July 14, 2021
I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
When Alicia finally gets a tablet for her birthday, she’s excited to learn about all of the games and apps her friends talk about. Her parents talk to her about being safe, as all parents should. When someone wants to be her friend on one of the games, she doesn’t respond as her parents taught her.
Megan, one of Alicia’s friends, is an example of what not to do as a young person online. She posts a picture of her cat dressed up, and in the background are pictures of her family and a banner from their school as well as a stack of books on the desk. A predator would have a heyday with all of the potential information in that one picture. Even though this is a good example of what not to do, I was disappointed that it wasn’t pointed out by anyone.
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift is a chapter book for middle school age readers. Along with the lesson about being online, it is a sweet story about being a good friend.
When Alicia finally gets a tablet for her birthday, she’s excited to learn about all of the games and apps her friends talk about. Her parents talk to her about being safe, as all parents should. When someone wants to be her friend on one of the games, she doesn’t respond as her parents taught her.
Megan, one of Alicia’s friends, is an example of what not to do as a young person online. She posts a picture of her cat dressed up, and in the background are pictures of her family and a banner from their school as well as a stack of books on the desk. A predator would have a heyday with all of the potential information in that one picture. Even though this is a good example of what not to do, I was disappointed that it wasn’t pointed out by anyone.
Alicia Connected: The Big Gift is a chapter book for middle school age readers. Along with the lesson about being online, it is a sweet story about being a good friend.
December 19, 2021
Alicia Connected: The Gift is a fun, educational book for children and parents alike! The author teaches great parenting involvement and the pros and cons of ciberware. While reading this exciting adventure, one may not be aware of the valuable lessons being taught. It is done with much subtlety. It demonstrates great parenting and cautions children at the same time. There is also emphasis placed on the importance of being responsible and on being a good team.
The few other children mentioned were very realistic and described well. The scenes were equally described well, enabling the reader to visualize them easily.
The Title and Cover Image are chosen well. Heather Workman's occasional sketched image, enhanced the chapters written.
This would be an ideal Summer reading or Book Club discussion book for elementary or Middle School-aged children. It is a great asset to parents as well.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
The few other children mentioned were very realistic and described well. The scenes were equally described well, enabling the reader to visualize them easily.
The Title and Cover Image are chosen well. Heather Workman's occasional sketched image, enhanced the chapters written.
This would be an ideal Summer reading or Book Club discussion book for elementary or Middle School-aged children. It is a great asset to parents as well.
*This book was gifted me with no pressure for a positive review. This is my honest review.
June 29, 2021
Alicia’s birthday is coming up and she wants nothing more than to get a tablet. All of her friends have them! Her birthday comes around and her dad gives her his old tablet. Alicia is very excited and can’t wait to check it out. However, having a tablet is a whole new world filled with dangers and responsibilities.
I thought this was a really awesome subject to touch on. Most kids don’t understand that being on the internet can leave you wide open to people you don’t know, and they might not always have the best for you in mind. The author did a great job at portraying what parents should teach their children when introducing new technology to them. This book is a day paced and fairly quick read. The characters are very relatable. Overall I thought it was a good book.
I thought this was a really awesome subject to touch on. Most kids don’t understand that being on the internet can leave you wide open to people you don’t know, and they might not always have the best for you in mind. The author did a great job at portraying what parents should teach their children when introducing new technology to them. This book is a day paced and fairly quick read. The characters are very relatable. Overall I thought it was a good book.
July 9, 2021
This book should be in the hands of all middle-grade children before they have their first iPhone or tablet.
The author does a phenomenal job of safeguarding the child while also making it fun. Alicia’s parents explain the importance of using a password and of knowing who Alicia “friends” online. They also explain different apps to her and show her how to properly use them. Safety is always emphasized but done in a way that does not take away from the fun of playing online games with her friends. Alicia’s parents also closely monitor the time she spends on her tablet and help Alicia deal with the peer pressure from her friends who are not so closely monitored. Children and parents both can learn from this book.
The author does a phenomenal job of safeguarding the child while also making it fun. Alicia’s parents explain the importance of using a password and of knowing who Alicia “friends” online. They also explain different apps to her and show her how to properly use them. Safety is always emphasized but done in a way that does not take away from the fun of playing online games with her friends. Alicia’s parents also closely monitor the time she spends on her tablet and help Alicia deal with the peer pressure from her friends who are not so closely monitored. Children and parents both can learn from this book.
July 11, 2021
It’s Alicia’s birthday and she was hoping for a big gift: a tablet.
Story carries a nice and easy narrative as Alicia goes through the obstacles of school and friendship. It summarizes the story well, often focusing on menial tasks. At first, it was all on how she was desperately hoping to get a tablet for her birthday. Then (surprise) she actually gets it. Then it becomes a compass of useful tips on how kids can be save and have fun while on the tablet.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
The whole thing’s really more of a how-to guide to kids using the tablet safely. It didn’t much of a story to it. Still a nice read overall.
Story carries a nice and easy narrative as Alicia goes through the obstacles of school and friendship. It summarizes the story well, often focusing on menial tasks. At first, it was all on how she was desperately hoping to get a tablet for her birthday. Then (surprise) she actually gets it. Then it becomes a compass of useful tips on how kids can be save and have fun while on the tablet.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
The whole thing’s really more of a how-to guide to kids using the tablet safely. It didn’t much of a story to it. Still a nice read overall.
June 2, 2021
The Tablet
This is a book about a girl who yearns for a tablet of her own and gets one for her birthday. It’s the first in a series and teaches children about safe tablet use. It was not quite as attention holding as I thought it could be. It was almost too sweet. It might have been more exciting if the main character had learned the lesson from the library issue. The main character was just too perfect for someone who yearned so much to have a tablet.
Although, that is just my opinion, I look forward to reading the next book.
This is a book about a girl who yearns for a tablet of her own and gets one for her birthday. It’s the first in a series and teaches children about safe tablet use. It was not quite as attention holding as I thought it could be. It was almost too sweet. It might have been more exciting if the main character had learned the lesson from the library issue. The main character was just too perfect for someone who yearned so much to have a tablet.
Although, that is just my opinion, I look forward to reading the next book.
June 21, 2021
Amazing book!
I really enjoyed this story
Who has more fun than Alicia and her best friend Cathy? I'm sure Megan "competition" girl would think otherwise.The summer break is over and school has began. Alicia is super excited because her birthday is coming soon and she has her eyes on a cool tablet. How will she convince her parents to get it?
I really enjoyed this story
Who has more fun than Alicia and her best friend Cathy? I'm sure Megan "competition" girl would think otherwise.The summer break is over and school has began. Alicia is super excited because her birthday is coming soon and she has her eyes on a cool tablet. How will she convince her parents to get it?
June 22, 2021
Alicia's new gadget
An adventurous chapter book about a little girl named Alicia who is adjusting to having new technology. Alicia embarks on this new adventure of technology with her friends who already have shared so many of their experiences with games and different apps.
An adventurous chapter book about a little girl named Alicia who is adjusting to having new technology. Alicia embarks on this new adventure of technology with her friends who already have shared so many of their experiences with games and different apps.
July 1, 2020
Parents looking to teach kids about these choices and their consequences will find The Big Gift the perfect place to make their point. The story embraces the perspectives of adults and preteens alike, providing a realistic growth experience that clearly explains the promises and pitfalls of online interactions.
This warm, realistic story deserves a place on the reading lists of any child enthusiastic about embracing online interactions and environments, and parents who want to impart basic safe computing habits to a young explorer.
-Midwest Book Review
This warm, realistic story deserves a place on the reading lists of any child enthusiastic about embracing online interactions and environments, and parents who want to impart basic safe computing habits to a young explorer.
-Midwest Book Review
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