You're Missing It! (19)
It’s a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion–and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents are missing everything! It’s going to take something really BIG to get them to disengage from their phones . . .
-
SeriesSingle Picture Books
-
ManufacturerHardcover
-
PublisherPenguin Random House LLC
-
Publisher or imprintPenguin Random House LLC
-
AuthorSmith & Thiessen
-
ISBN-139780525514428
-
FormatHardcover
-
Size10" x 10"
-
Reading InterestPreK,K,1,2,3
-
# of Pages32
-
Reviews / Awards NotedYes
-
Date Published2019
Reviews:
“Married actors Smith and Thiessen take playful aim at cellphone-addicted caregivers. . . . Smith’s bold pen-and-watercolor illustrations pop with tropical hues that aptly emphasize how vibrant the real world is when compared to a screen. A refreshing and opportune reminder to put down the phone and eye the butterflies.”—Publishers Weekly
“Humorous cartoon artwork . . . vibrant atmosphere. . . . A timely comment on technology’s drawbacks in today’s society.”—Kirkus Reviews
A busy Hollywood couple spins a hilarious cautionary tale about what happens when you are glued to your phone.
It’s a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion–and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents are missing everything! It’s going to take something really BIG to get them to disengage from their phones . . .
This timely story, brought to life with beautiful bold art, is a great reminder to slow down and savor time together.