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Relatable Conversation Starter - this lighthearted and playful rhyming kids book will help young readers understand the importance of screen time limits. It’s a valuable addition to your kids picture books or classroom books collection! If you’re looking for childrens books ages 3-5, this preschool book has a message all…

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1 author picked Screens Away, Time to Play! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book gets to the DNA of what young children need: the time and the ability to think freely away from the electronic screens that try to dominate their lives.

I was constantly reminded of the herculean efforts of my children in getting their kids, my grandkids, outside to play and away from their iPads, video games, and TVs.

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