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Polly and the Screen Time Overload
Introducing Kids to the Importance of Boundaries with Technology Technology can be a helpful tool and source of enjoyment for many families―a way to aid children with learning, to connect with loved ones, and to provide entertainment. But as with many good gifts from God, tech devices are best used in moderation. In this new picture book, readers meet Polly while on a trip to her grandparents’ farm. During her visit she spends all her time on her new tablet instead of enjoying the farm animals and playing with her cousins. A chat with her grandfather teaches her that, though screen time can be good, it can also keep kids away from better things. Using simple language and beautiful illustrations, children ages 3–7 are introduced to the idea that technology is best enjoyed within boundaries. A TGC Kids book. Free 44 Activities for Kids That Don't Involve Screens
40 pages, Hardcover
Published May 10, 2022
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Betsy Childs Howard
13 books42 followersBetsy Childs Howard is an editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is married to Bernard (Nick) Howard and lives with her family in Birmingham, Alabama.
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July 4, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honestreview via netgalley andthe publishers.
Polly and the Screen time Overload is a great little book to teach children about modern technology being great and useful but also about being mindful of how much time we spend in front of a screen. This is such a great subject to share, introduce and talk about with children today especially with how technology is everywhere and so easily accessible these days. So many children spend way too much time infrint of phone and tablet screens instead of playing outdoors, socialising in person and doing things that don't involve the Internet in some shape or form. In this book we meet Polly who is visiting her grandparents at their farm. Polly loves going to the farm and spending time with her grandparents, the animals and having fun. On this occasion Polly has a birthday celebration there and gets gifted a tablet off her aunt. Polly becomes engrossed with it and doesn't want to do anything else! It's only when the battery dies that Polly realises all that she has missed out on whilst being engrossed on it.
This book has a handy guide at thr back for parents and would be a great resource for any child to have read to them and discussed at some point, especially children in an educational environment as this would be a great book to spark a discussion with the children.
Polly and the Screen time Overload is a great little book to teach children about modern technology being great and useful but also about being mindful of how much time we spend in front of a screen. This is such a great subject to share, introduce and talk about with children today especially with how technology is everywhere and so easily accessible these days. So many children spend way too much time infrint of phone and tablet screens instead of playing outdoors, socialising in person and doing things that don't involve the Internet in some shape or form. In this book we meet Polly who is visiting her grandparents at their farm. Polly loves going to the farm and spending time with her grandparents, the animals and having fun. On this occasion Polly has a birthday celebration there and gets gifted a tablet off her aunt. Polly becomes engrossed with it and doesn't want to do anything else! It's only when the battery dies that Polly realises all that she has missed out on whilst being engrossed on it.
This book has a handy guide at thr back for parents and would be a great resource for any child to have read to them and discussed at some point, especially children in an educational environment as this would be a great book to spark a discussion with the children.
March 4, 2022
All things are lawful, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful, but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23
Polly loves to go her grandparents house. They live on a farm with many things to do, to enjoy, and to spend time with family. When she receives an Ipad for her birthday, she looses out in the things that matter. This book is a great resource for parents and children in the importance to set boundaries. Why it can take us away from the things that really matter. Technology is not evil but God designed us to worship. It can be easy for us to worship the wrong things. So much to teach our children with the lessons that Polly learned. Highly recommend.
A special thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Polly loves to go her grandparents house. They live on a farm with many things to do, to enjoy, and to spend time with family. When she receives an Ipad for her birthday, she looses out in the things that matter. This book is a great resource for parents and children in the importance to set boundaries. Why it can take us away from the things that really matter. Technology is not evil but God designed us to worship. It can be easy for us to worship the wrong things. So much to teach our children with the lessons that Polly learned. Highly recommend.
A special thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
August 22, 2022
A sweet, very convicting picture book.
February 9, 2022
Polly lives in the city and enjoys every opportunity to visit with her grandparents on their farm. There are animals and cousins her age next door and lots of fun things to do. When she arrived at the farm there was a great surprise for her - an iTab for her birthday! She very quickly got immersed in the games and videos on the device that she did not have time for her family. What will she do when the battery runs out?
This book is full of insights that will help young children think about what they might be missing when their devices fill all their time. The illustrations are especially charming. There are tips at the back of the book to help parents talk with their children and work with them to make the best decisions. What a lovely and wise book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book is full of insights that will help young children think about what they might be missing when their devices fill all their time. The illustrations are especially charming. There are tips at the back of the book to help parents talk with their children and work with them to make the best decisions. What a lovely and wise book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
June 7, 2022
An important topic but missed opportunities.
“Polly and the Screen Time Overload” is an hardcover picture book for young readers. I’m going to guess the target audience is 6-8 years old. The book comes with a dust jacket that is not user friendly - there’s no coating to make fingerprints easily removed or to help deter ripping. Also, the cover of the book is different than the dust jacket. The hard cover is textured and quite nice but again, without the plastic, shiny finish, it’s hard to keep clean and sanitary.
Inside there are very cute endpapers in both the front and back. The pages are textured but also not varnished so fingerprints are going to be a problem. This book definitely feels like a quality book it’s just not going to be easy to maintain in good condition with out oversight by an adult.
Polly is a cute character, a young girl who lives in a city type area. She’s going to her grandparents farm to celebrate her birthday. While there, she receives an e-tablet and is consumed by it rather than spending time with her family and doing fun things on the farm.
Not much is made of confronting the issue until 50% of the story has passed. The grandparents and cousins are under utilized, opportunities for discussing why the tablet was such a temptation were missed, priority setting, people over things, WWJD, gently introducing biblical principles rather than what seems a bit heavy handed at the end might have been a better approach.
The book and publisher are clearly noted as being Christian; buyer be advised. It’s the integration and presentation of the gospel message and principles that could have been better suited for the intended audience.
All things considered, important information, cute illustrations, presentation needs adult participation📚
“Polly and the Screen Time Overload” is an hardcover picture book for young readers. I’m going to guess the target audience is 6-8 years old. The book comes with a dust jacket that is not user friendly - there’s no coating to make fingerprints easily removed or to help deter ripping. Also, the cover of the book is different than the dust jacket. The hard cover is textured and quite nice but again, without the plastic, shiny finish, it’s hard to keep clean and sanitary.
Inside there are very cute endpapers in both the front and back. The pages are textured but also not varnished so fingerprints are going to be a problem. This book definitely feels like a quality book it’s just not going to be easy to maintain in good condition with out oversight by an adult.
Polly is a cute character, a young girl who lives in a city type area. She’s going to her grandparents farm to celebrate her birthday. While there, she receives an e-tablet and is consumed by it rather than spending time with her family and doing fun things on the farm.
Not much is made of confronting the issue until 50% of the story has passed. The grandparents and cousins are under utilized, opportunities for discussing why the tablet was such a temptation were missed, priority setting, people over things, WWJD, gently introducing biblical principles rather than what seems a bit heavy handed at the end might have been a better approach.
The book and publisher are clearly noted as being Christian; buyer be advised. It’s the integration and presentation of the gospel message and principles that could have been better suited for the intended audience.
All things considered, important information, cute illustrations, presentation needs adult participation📚
July 4, 2022
Polly and The Screen Time Overload
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
40 pages
Ages 3-7
Description:
Introducing Kids to the Importance of Boundaries with Technology. Technology can be a helpful tool and source of enjoyment for many families―a way to aid children with learning, to connect with loved ones, and to provide entertainment. But as with many good gifts from God, tech devices are best used in moderation. In this new picture book, readers meet Polly while on a trip to her grandparents’ farm. During her visit she spends all her time on her new tablet instead of enjoying the farm animals and playing with her cousins. A chat with her grandfather teaches her that, though screen time can be good, it can also keep kids away from better things. Using simple language and beautiful illustrations, children ages 3–7 are introduced to the idea that technology is best enjoyed within limits.
👴🐴🐄🐷MY REVIEW👵🐴🐄🐷
Polly and The Screen Time Overload is a cute fun story to read to your kids about with an Important Message about self-control and moderation in tech habits. So many kids now a days spend so much time watching tv and on tablets and not enough time with family and nature. Both my girls age 7 and 5 loved this book. It had wonderful pictures on each page that they loved looking at. This has become one of their favorite books because of all the farm animals in it , and they ask me to read it about everyday. The pictures are bright , colorful and well done. Each page was very short and definitely captured their attention.
*******Disclosure*******
I received a free E -ARC copy of this book from netgalley prior to release. Many thanks to NetGalley ,the publisher and the author for the chance to read and review a copy of this interesting book in exchange for my honest review. I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All opinions I have expressed are my own. As always if you like the book you read please take the time to leave a review for the author in places like goodreads & Amazon. It does not have to be long. Just a few sentences saying you liked the book will do. Authors really appreciate every review they get !
5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
40 pages
Ages 3-7
Description:
Introducing Kids to the Importance of Boundaries with Technology. Technology can be a helpful tool and source of enjoyment for many families―a way to aid children with learning, to connect with loved ones, and to provide entertainment. But as with many good gifts from God, tech devices are best used in moderation. In this new picture book, readers meet Polly while on a trip to her grandparents’ farm. During her visit she spends all her time on her new tablet instead of enjoying the farm animals and playing with her cousins. A chat with her grandfather teaches her that, though screen time can be good, it can also keep kids away from better things. Using simple language and beautiful illustrations, children ages 3–7 are introduced to the idea that technology is best enjoyed within limits.
👴🐴🐄🐷MY REVIEW👵🐴🐄🐷
Polly and The Screen Time Overload is a cute fun story to read to your kids about with an Important Message about self-control and moderation in tech habits. So many kids now a days spend so much time watching tv and on tablets and not enough time with family and nature. Both my girls age 7 and 5 loved this book. It had wonderful pictures on each page that they loved looking at. This has become one of their favorite books because of all the farm animals in it , and they ask me to read it about everyday. The pictures are bright , colorful and well done. Each page was very short and definitely captured their attention.
*******Disclosure*******
I received a free E -ARC copy of this book from netgalley prior to release. Many thanks to NetGalley ,the publisher and the author for the chance to read and review a copy of this interesting book in exchange for my honest review. I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All opinions I have expressed are my own. As always if you like the book you read please take the time to leave a review for the author in places like goodreads & Amazon. It does not have to be long. Just a few sentences saying you liked the book will do. Authors really appreciate every review they get !
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April 22, 2025I didn't realize it was a Christian book until after I'd checked it out. I think it will do very well with Christian leaning families who want a picture book to help introduce their child to limits with technology, but if you aren't religious or of that flavor of religion- then I'd avoid it.
May 16, 2022
It didn’t quite live up to my expectations, and I felt like it was lacking just a little more depth for the little minds to understand the negative effects of screens. However, I am very thankful Betsy Childs Howard wrote a book on this topic for children, and I hope to see more like it in the future!
September 23, 2022
What a clever, creative book with a wonderful reminder that good things are not always the best things, when over indulgence takes over.
April 8, 2022
I love Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Childs Howard! Polly and the Screen Time Overload tells the story of Polly. Polly is visiting her grandparents farm. Polly loves helping at the farm, helping out with the animals, being with her grandparents, and playing with her cousins. While at the farm, Polly’s birthday takes place. For her birthday, Polly’s Aunt gives Polly a tablet. Playing on her tablet is all that Polly wants to do. Polly does not want to help out with the animals, be with her grandparents, or playing with her cousins–just playing on her tablet. Once her tablet dies and needs charging, Polly realizes all she has missed. With her grandparents guidance, Polly figures out ways to set boundaries with her tablet in order to do all the things Polly loves.
I loved Polly and the Screen Time Overload from beginning to end. I was drawn to Polly and the Screen Time Overload because of it’s title and subject matter. I loved that Polly’s story was dealt with a Biblical approach and that it was written in such a way that young kids can understand and relate. The illustrations are adorable. There is also a “Note to Grownups” in the back that I believe has good tips and ideas on how to help the children in your life handle technology in a healthy manner. I believe Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a fantastic book for the whole family to read that teaches a timely lesson. If you are looking for a tool to help teach your child concerning technological boundaries with a Biblical perspective, then I highly recommend Polly and the Screen Time Overload!
I would like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My review is on Goodreads and my blog, Leslie's Library Escape.
I loved Polly and the Screen Time Overload from beginning to end. I was drawn to Polly and the Screen Time Overload because of it’s title and subject matter. I loved that Polly’s story was dealt with a Biblical approach and that it was written in such a way that young kids can understand and relate. The illustrations are adorable. There is also a “Note to Grownups” in the back that I believe has good tips and ideas on how to help the children in your life handle technology in a healthy manner. I believe Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a fantastic book for the whole family to read that teaches a timely lesson. If you are looking for a tool to help teach your child concerning technological boundaries with a Biblical perspective, then I highly recommend Polly and the Screen Time Overload!
I would like to thank NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My review is on Goodreads and my blog, Leslie's Library Escape.
September 27, 2022
Great story to help children understand why they need screen limits. My boys both got tablets for Christmas so they could relate to Polly. They quickly understood the message, and the minute Polly chose her tablet instead of doing things in real life, my boys pointed out her bad choice. My boys complain about my screen limits, but when we discussed why with Polly as the example they understood better. This is great story for a child that loves screen time. My 7 year hasn’t complained as much since reading the story, and told me he didn’t want to miss out, just like Polly. This book was a big help, served its purpose; would recommend to others!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2022
Polly and the Screen Time Overload
by Betsy Childs Howard; Illustrated by Samara Hardy
Crossway
Rated: 4
Back of the Book: “This picture book uses simple language and beautiful illustrations to introduce children ages 3–7 to the idea that they need self-control and discernment in the way they use and enjoy technology. A TGC Kids book.”
Impressions: What a charming book with a needed message. Finding the balance of how much screen time can be a struggle as an adult. As this technology becomes a part of your families lives it is important to understand the pros and cons that go along with it. I think this book did a lovely job demonstrating to a child that there is a balance that must be had with technology. The verse at the beginning, 1 Corinthians 10:23, was a good reminder of why it is important as a parent to address this. Too much of a good thing is not good. The advice at the end was helpful guidance in navigating how to educate and set boundaries as a parent.
Quotes: “Your mom can help you figure out a plan for how to enjoy your iTab some of the time rather than all of the time.” – I think it is important for your child to be a part of the process in making the rules for their technology time and use. In including them it becomes personal and a respect for the rule is developed more naturally.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review shared here. If you enjoyed this review, check out https://simplyannehere.wordpress.com for more reviews!
by Betsy Childs Howard; Illustrated by Samara Hardy
Crossway
Rated: 4
Back of the Book: “This picture book uses simple language and beautiful illustrations to introduce children ages 3–7 to the idea that they need self-control and discernment in the way they use and enjoy technology. A TGC Kids book.”
Impressions: What a charming book with a needed message. Finding the balance of how much screen time can be a struggle as an adult. As this technology becomes a part of your families lives it is important to understand the pros and cons that go along with it. I think this book did a lovely job demonstrating to a child that there is a balance that must be had with technology. The verse at the beginning, 1 Corinthians 10:23, was a good reminder of why it is important as a parent to address this. Too much of a good thing is not good. The advice at the end was helpful guidance in navigating how to educate and set boundaries as a parent.
Quotes: “Your mom can help you figure out a plan for how to enjoy your iTab some of the time rather than all of the time.” – I think it is important for your child to be a part of the process in making the rules for their technology time and use. In including them it becomes personal and a respect for the rule is developed more naturally.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review shared here. If you enjoyed this review, check out https://simplyannehere.wordpress.com for more reviews!
February 26, 2022
Polly is spending a week on her grandparents' farm. She loves to help with the animals and play with her cousins, but the gift of an iTab changes everything. How much will Polly miss while she's playing on her iTab?
Polly and the Screen Time Overload is an important children's book. It addresses the negative consequences of spending too much time on an iTab (which can be interpreted as a video game, phone, computer, television, etc). Overuse of electronic devices is a growing problem and this book is an excellent elementary introduction to time management.
Betsy Childs Howard chose the perfect farm setting and Samara Hardy's illustrations added color and fun to a serious subject. Using animals as something to miss when playing on the screen too long was a smart choice. I read this to my 7 year old grandson and he instantly got the message. He said "I'm really sad that the animals got left out. If I had a iTab and never put it down, I would really miss my sister too." His reaction to the story was priceless and his comment showed that this book is very effective.
I will be purchasing two copies of Polly and the Screen Time Overload. One for my own children's collection and one for my grandson's teacher. It's an excellent resource that can be used as long as technology is a part of our world.
Thank you, Crossway and NetGalley, for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest reivew. All opinions expressed are my own.
Polly and the Screen Time Overload is an important children's book. It addresses the negative consequences of spending too much time on an iTab (which can be interpreted as a video game, phone, computer, television, etc). Overuse of electronic devices is a growing problem and this book is an excellent elementary introduction to time management.
Betsy Childs Howard chose the perfect farm setting and Samara Hardy's illustrations added color and fun to a serious subject. Using animals as something to miss when playing on the screen too long was a smart choice. I read this to my 7 year old grandson and he instantly got the message. He said "I'm really sad that the animals got left out. If I had a iTab and never put it down, I would really miss my sister too." His reaction to the story was priceless and his comment showed that this book is very effective.
I will be purchasing two copies of Polly and the Screen Time Overload. One for my own children's collection and one for my grandson's teacher. It's an excellent resource that can be used as long as technology is a part of our world.
Thank you, Crossway and NetGalley, for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest reivew. All opinions expressed are my own.
February 18, 2022
Polly receives a tablet for her birthday and ends up spending so much time playing on it that she misses some of the activities she used to love at her grandparents’ house. She realizes that saying “yes” to screen time means saying “no” to other things like making forts with her cousins and feeding the farm animals with her grandparents.
Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a cute kids book that will help parents discuss screen time habits with their kids. The author has a few pages at the end to help parents think through ways to encourage healthy boundaries for their family.
[As a side note, one of the suggestions is setting aside a specific time to use screens—TV, tablet, etc. This is something we’ve done for a few years and has been one of the best decisions we made as a family regarding technology. It takes the pressure off of deciding every time someone asks to watch something, and our kids know they will need to find something else to do if they are bored. I’m not suggesting every family should have the same limits with screen time (and sometimes they change with different seasons of life), but this is an excellent way to decide how to set boundaries as a family.]
**I received this book from Crossway Publishers through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**
Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a cute kids book that will help parents discuss screen time habits with their kids. The author has a few pages at the end to help parents think through ways to encourage healthy boundaries for their family.
[As a side note, one of the suggestions is setting aside a specific time to use screens—TV, tablet, etc. This is something we’ve done for a few years and has been one of the best decisions we made as a family regarding technology. It takes the pressure off of deciding every time someone asks to watch something, and our kids know they will need to find something else to do if they are bored. I’m not suggesting every family should have the same limits with screen time (and sometimes they change with different seasons of life), but this is an excellent way to decide how to set boundaries as a family.]
**I received this book from Crossway Publishers through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**
March 30, 2022
Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a wonderful, very well put together resource to help children and parents navigate issues related to technology, especially as it relates to screen time. This can be difficult aspect of life as children can become instantly hooked on smart phones, tablets, and other screen-based devices. In the book, Howard tells the story of a young girl named Polly who goes to visit her grandparents farm for her birthday. While there she receives the gift of a new tablet. In the beginning of the story Polly is so excited to receive such a wonderful gift and spends all of her time with her new tablet. Yet she neglects time with her grandparents and her cousins. Eventually the tablet must be recharged, so Polly goes outside to play and there she discovers what she loves most about her grandparents farm. In the end she learns to balance screen time and family time, but it was not an easy lesson to learn.
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August 26, 2024
Polly can't wait to go to her grandparents' farm for a week and play with all the animals, her cousins, and help Gammy and Gamps with the chores. When she arrives, she's surprised with a birthday cake and a gift from her Aunt Patty who couldn't make it out to the farm, but sent a gift for her instead. Polly can't believe it, but Aunt Patty gave her an iTab device. Polly is itching with excitement to play all the games she's heard about from her friends. The days start to pass with Polly consumed with her screen. How will her brief time at the farm go? Will Polly be albe to detach herself from this amazing gift she received?
I enjoyed this book as it's realistic and also not preachy. The author does a good job to juxtapose Polly's playing an animal feeding game while also missing out on feeding the real live farm animals or her watching fun horse videos while their horse sits alone in the barn. These examples deliver the message loud and clear as to what would actually be more fun.
I enjoyed this book as it's realistic and also not preachy. The author does a good job to juxtapose Polly's playing an animal feeding game while also missing out on feeding the real live farm animals or her watching fun horse videos while their horse sits alone in the barn. These examples deliver the message loud and clear as to what would actually be more fun.
August 9, 2024
Polly is headed to her grandparents for a week at the farm. Usually she loves spending time helping out around the farm and playing with her cousins. This year her aunt sent Polly an early birthday present via her grandparents, a tablet! Polly gets so sucked into playing with her tablet she ignores her cousins and misses out on many of the farm activities. Can Polly learn how to balance her screen time with other things?
I like that this provides a very balanced view of screen use. It doesn't say all screen use is bad, but it does talk clearly about having boundaries of when, how long, and where it should happen and prioritizing your time. There's a great guide in the back to help parents talk through boundaries for screen time with their kids. An important topic and necessary conversation for today's kids. As it comes from a Christian publisher, the book weaves in some biblical principles about wisdom and priorities.
I like that this provides a very balanced view of screen use. It doesn't say all screen use is bad, but it does talk clearly about having boundaries of when, how long, and where it should happen and prioritizing your time. There's a great guide in the back to help parents talk through boundaries for screen time with their kids. An important topic and necessary conversation for today's kids. As it comes from a Christian publisher, the book weaves in some biblical principles about wisdom and priorities.
February 9, 2022
This beautifully illustrated children’s book is the perfect story to introduce to young children wanting their own electronic devices. The story follows Polly who gets an iTab for her birthday while visiting her grandparents on their farm. Polly discovers what happens when her battery runs out and how much she’s been missing by playing on her screen.
The story is succinct, yet written so that young ones will understand. There is a great moral given, and the story encourages children to enjoy life rather than focus on the screen. It’s a necessary story given the prevalence of electronic devices.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
The story is succinct, yet written so that young ones will understand. There is a great moral given, and the story encourages children to enjoy life rather than focus on the screen. It’s a necessary story given the prevalence of electronic devices.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
June 19, 2022
My kids were able to read this and feel a bit convicted by how easily they get zoned into their kindles. They understand that they are missing out on better things and identified other things they enjoy doing more than screen time. This story allowed for that conversation. We were able to establish having them set an amount of time to play and consequences if they don't readily turn it off when the timer goes off. This resource is so so so great in helping us navigate this new world. Kids didn't have access to screens at such a young age before. This is uncharted territory and this book allows for the discussion.
December 19, 2024
Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Childs Howard is a cute picture book on the importance of screen time! While it is a quick read, there is a great lesson to be learned from it by all ages, especially those young one’s receiving their first iPad or Kindle.
There is a helpful parent section at the back of the book. It provides helpful information and suggestions about screens and how to make wise use of this technology.
If you are looking for a way to talk to your children about technology, learn from Polly what she did wrong and then learn the importance of putting down the device and enjoying being with family and fun on the farm.
There is a helpful parent section at the back of the book. It provides helpful information and suggestions about screens and how to make wise use of this technology.
If you are looking for a way to talk to your children about technology, learn from Polly what she did wrong and then learn the importance of putting down the device and enjoying being with family and fun on the farm.
February 10, 2022
A commendable look at how tablet and smart phone use can be all-consuming. Polly normally enjoys her birthday week on her grandparents' farm, but it seems as soon as she gets gifted a tablet it's game over for real life, her cousins and so on. It's a bit cheesy how just one period of recharging it is enough for Polly to see the error of her ways, and this is definitely a book intending to educate rather than entertain, but it doesn't really go about its business at all wrongly. Even the religious grounding for the lesson is done well.
February 16, 2022
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a medium length children's book about a little girl named Polly who spends every birthday at her grandparent's at the farm. She typically spends all day outside, with the chicken, cow, horse, and her cousins. This year, she also received a tablet for her birthday loaded with games. Will everything be different at the farm?
Very nice story, both my daughter and I enjoyed it.
This is a medium length children's book about a little girl named Polly who spends every birthday at her grandparent's at the farm. She typically spends all day outside, with the chicken, cow, horse, and her cousins. This year, she also received a tablet for her birthday loaded with games. Will everything be different at the farm?
Very nice story, both my daughter and I enjoyed it.
February 26, 2022
I think this will be a helpful resource for families as they address the issue of screen time with their early elementary age kiddos. The illustrations are delightful and the message is challenging and admonishing but in a gentle and winsome way. Very worthwhile children’s book on a super timely topic.
Grateful to Crossway Publishers and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy. The review is my own personal opinion.
Grateful to Crossway Publishers and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy. The review is my own personal opinion.
March 2, 2022
Such a fun, well told and beautifully illustrated story. It is a great place to start having conversations with your kids about using screens wisely. The tips for parents at the end are especially helpful.
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Thanks to Crossway publishers for sending a copy for an honest review.
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Thanks to Crossway publishers for sending a copy for an honest review.
March 25, 2022
Polly loves her time at her grandparents' farm, with her cousins next door and farm animals to have fun with. But on her birthday, her aunt gave her an iTab, that makes her forgot everything, despite spending holiday in the farm. A wonderful book that reminds the parents for making rules about iTab (and make sure the games downloaded don't tax the children.), also an exact screen time for kids.
February 18, 2023
To be honest, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. I expected it to be preachy & didactic. But it’s not! It's actually a good story from a Christian perspective that shows how real life is better than screens. Notes for adults in the back give suggestions for limiting screen time for their kids. Recommended, especially for Christian families and libraries.
February 8, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and Crossway for a free digital copy.
An adorable book about a little girl missing out on real life fun to participate in virtual fun. The illustrations are lovely and the message is powerful for kids and adults alike.
An adorable book about a little girl missing out on real life fun to participate in virtual fun. The illustrations are lovely and the message is powerful for kids and adults alike.
September 27, 2022
Much needed and a good help for my kids to learn!
December 11, 2023
Great book about how to help your kids learn some of the basics about the good and bad of screens and how to wisely manage screentime.
December 27, 2023
This book is great! Sweetly told, with a serious lesson but not a sad ending.
We enjoyed the pictures too. I especially enjoyed finding Arlo, from the Big Cover Up!
We enjoyed the pictures too. I especially enjoyed finding Arlo, from the Big Cover Up!
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