Tek: The Modern Cave Boy

Tek is a cave boy in love with tech: his tablet, videogames, phone, and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore - and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: "UGH"! Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world?

A distinctive package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down... and after a magic page turn, Tek (and the reader) reconnects with the real world.

“"This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship and of being grateful for simple pleasures."-- School Library Journal, starred review”

"This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship and of being grateful for simple pleasures."--School Library Journal, starred review "A book that readers of all ages will be thankful for."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "The book's simplicity, gentle rhythms, and easy patterns make it perfect for bedtime reading....Youngsters who love their stuffed animals will particularly latch onto this, and parents who want to promote nocturnal tranquility (or those with their own fond memories of Pooh Bear) will appreciate this little gem as well."--BCCB, starred review Praise for Thank You and Good Night A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2015A BCCB Best Children's Book of 2015 "This picture book's satisfyingly soft illustrations...feel just right for its plush language and darling characters and content....Small listeners will nestle deep under their covers feeling thankful for tender books that make bedtime a pleasure." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Fun and lively." --The New York Times Book Review "The style and whimsy of the images are...charming." --School Library Journal "McDonnell blends the prehistoric with the present to send a clever reminder to young readers that beyond their electronic realm there is a world waiting to be explored.... Good, snarky fun for parents and kids." --Booklist Praise for Tek "McDonnell (Thank You and Goodnight) plays fast and loose with the historical record in this playful cautionary tale...ever-cute creatures deliver the story's tech-addiction message with a grin, and clever references abound." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Patrick McDonnell is a"New York Times" best-selling author and the recipient of multiple awards from the National Cartoonists Society for Cartoonist of the Year and Comic Strip of the Year. A dedicated animal advocate and Genesis Award recipient, McDonnell regularly lends his talents to animal protection groups and issues, including the Humane Society of the United States, where he serves on the national board of directors. McDonnell is also on the board of directors of the Charles M. Schulz Museum.? He resides in New Jersey.

Tek is a cave boy in love with tech: his tablet, videogames, phone, and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore - and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: "UGH"! Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world?A distinctive package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down... and after a magic page turn, Tek (and the reader) reconnects with the real world.

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