mlottermoser's review against another edition
3.0
When the power goes out Dot and her family must find something to do. Great introduction for kids on taking a day to unplug from technology.
canuckmum's review against another edition
3.0
A generous three stars. It irked me that the family didn't commit to the "day of unplugging" until they were forced to. Apparently, this is a TV show tie-in. Cute illustrations, unsurprising, given it's based on an animated show. Why are all the stories in books based on TV shows so bland? (probably so the child will prefer the TV show over reading, thinks my cynical brain!)
singerji's review against another edition
2.0
A short picture book about the fun you can have without the electricity that modern toys and devices depend on. A reasonably positive book with a good message, but kind of bland and understated, and a little "off" to me as it's based on a children's cartoon TV series - which requires electricity to plug in and watch. Some good activity ideas in the back of the book.
fairislemeadow's review against another edition
2.0
Dot's dog Scratch wants somebody - anybody - to play with him, but the whole family is too busy with screens: video games, computers, and circuit boards. When the power goes out, the family decides to celebrate the National Day of Unplugging by staying away from screen time. Dot finds an old game in the basement, and everyone has fun doing silly tasks and creating things.
The book has its heart in the right place, but it's a bit too bland and on the nose to be really impactful. Also, the fact that the book is based on a cartoon makes the premise feel a little hypocritical. Still, it's always good to have a reminder to put down the screen and make your own fun.
Thank you to Candlewick Press and LibraryThing for the advanced copy of this book!*
*This did not affect my review or rating.
The book has its heart in the right place, but it's a bit too bland and on the nose to be really impactful. Also, the fact that the book is based on a cartoon makes the premise feel a little hypocritical. Still, it's always good to have a reminder to put down the screen and make your own fun.
Thank you to Candlewick Press and LibraryThing for the advanced copy of this book!*
*This did not affect my review or rating.
mchavarria228's review against another edition
4.0
The power goes out in Dot's home during a storm and her and her family need to decide what to do while the they are "unplugged". This was a great story, with a straight forward and simple message for children to understand. It shows the importance of going unplugged and that we need to set down the electronics every once and awhile. I wish it was a little longer, but it kept my 4-year old son engaged. I also really appreciated that the book has ideas in the back for unplugged activities.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Predictable and nothing new, but fun illustrations. Decent read aloud for Day of Unplugging..
saragrochowski's review against another edition
3.0
Cute story and into to the concept of unplugging. The story could be useful during this pandemic and an order to stay home (shelter in place) because the family in the story is unable to go outside. The book concludes with 50 simple, tech-free activity suggestions.
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