Dot Unplugged
by Candlewick Press (Author)
It’s pouring rain, and the power’s gone out at Dot’s house. Should they take it as a challenge to honor the National Day of Unplugging? Playing outside is out of the question, and so is using the many devices Dot is accustomed to. But what might the basement hold? Dot, her friend Hal, Mom, Dad, and Scratch find lots of exciting stuff, including an old spinner game. It turns out it’s super fun to watch Dad do charades, Mom speed-sculpt from clay, Hal tweet-sing a song, and Dot hunt for something surprising. Their improvised game keeps them so entertained, they just might decide to stay unplugged a bit longer!
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K-Gr 2--Dot and her family are digitally distracted and won't play with their dog, Scratch. Scratch is in luck: it's a stormy night and the power goes out. Without electricity to power their electronics, the family honors National Unplugged Day. They venture into the basement with flashlights to explore the dusty shelves. Scratch helpfully finds a spinner and the family uses their imagination to create a game. Having so much fun together, they do not want to stop for dinner. Brightly-colored digital illustrations of cartoonlike characters project an every-family appeal. The prose is mostly conversational and lesson-focused. The end pages contain more information about National Unplugged Day and suggestions for activities. Dot is also the star of an animated television series, where she uses technology in her adventures. VERDICT Zuckerberg sends an undisguised message to technology-mesmerized families: Put down the electronics occasionally, and take time to connect with others.--Mindy Hiatt, Salt Lake County Library Services
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JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV027000 - Juvenile Fiction | Media Tie-In
Internet
Girls
Technology
Indoor games
Internet and children
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