The Tablet That Needed a Bedtime
by Rao Marupudi
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About this story
Even tablets need a bedtime! Kai loves Tabby, the family tablet: dinosaur videos, building games and a song about a dancing banana. But "just one more video" is making Kai grumpy, tired and fuzzy-headed. Then Tabby starts yawning too! Together, Kai and his parents write a Screen-Time Agreement: when, how long, and where screens sleep at night. When the timer goes ding-dong, Kai discovers a whole world of real-world fun. A playful, practical story about healthy screen habits. For ages 5-8.
- Screen — the glowing part of a tablet or phone
- Agreement — a plan everyone says yes to
- Timer — a device that beeps when time is up
- Limit — the most you are allowed
- Grumpy — in a bad mood
- Fuzzy — unclear, like a foggy head
- Routine — the same things done in order
- Balance — a good mix of different things
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