Polly and the Screen Time Overload

by Betsy Childs Howard, Samara Hardy (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433577888
Publisher:	Crossway
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Series:	TGC Kids
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Betsy Childs Howard (MA, Beeson Divinity School) is an editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is the author of Arlo and the Great Big Cover—Up and Polly and the Screen Time Overload. Betsy and her husband, Bernard, live with their two little boys in Birmingham, Alabama.

Samara Hardy is a freelance illustrator and designer who creates artwork for greeting cards, stationery, housewares, children’s books, and more. She has worked with clients across the globe, such as Hallmark, Trader Joe’s, Oxford University Press, and American Greetings.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Technology—like any good tool—can go wrong when we become enslaved to it. This is a lesson today’s parents, as well as their children who are digital natives, need to hear often, and in many different ways. Polly and the Screen Time Overload is a fun, timely conversation starter for families who recognize that our media habits have as much to do with spiritual formation as they do with screen time.”
—Brett McCracken, Senior Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author, The Wisdom Pyramid

“Our children are surrounded by technology—TVs, computers, phones, video games, and tablets. Just like our children need guidance in choosing healthy foods over sugary snacks, they need help learning how to manage their consumption of screen time. Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Howard is a wonderful opportunity to start the conversation about technology with our children from a young age. With lovely illustrations and an insightful message, this book helps children (and their parents!) understand all the fun they may miss out on by spending too much time on screens.”
—Melissa B. Kruger, author; Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition

“Polly and the Screen Time Overload is an engaging and practical way to talk with children about screen time. My kiddos did not want the story to end! I’m grateful for a biblically faithful resource that winsomely reminds us to keep technology in its proper place.”
—Hunter Beless, author; Founder, Journeywomen Ministries

“Trying to help kids understand the need for self—control regarding screens is hard. That's why I'm thankful for this new resource that provides a conversation starter with my kids in the form of an engaging story. This book is for any parent looking for a way to limit screens and also teach your children why you're taking the iPad away!”
—Courtney Reissig, author, Teach Me to Feel: Worshiping through the Psalms in Every Season of Life