Meet Sylvie, the selfie-loving squirrel.
In her quest for the next pretty picture, Sylvie finds herself in a pretty pickle!
Unwrapping
Selfie
by Sandy Horsley
Grade Level: K-2
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Pub. Date: September 1, 2020
Language: English
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The Book
This book is very relevant to today's kids (and adults too). It brings a positive life lesson to those obsessed with their digital buddies, in this case, their smart phones.
Sandy Horsely, the author, highlights the importance of face-to-face friendship and not FaceTime friendships. Real time encounters are truly the best, just ask Sylvie, the Squirrel, who is enamoured with taking selfies. Anytime, anywhere, she is pumped to click, click, click. Her friends want her to come and join them in play but Sylvie dismisses their invitations and chooses to go off by herself with her BFF friend, her phone, and take selfies of everything that catches her eye. She's always on the look out for the next photo opportunity.
She is so immersed in her photo shoot that she wanders off into the deep dark woods not watching where she is going. She passes the sign... DANGER KEEP OUT... and is confronted by grave danger. Her friends become very concerned for her safety and go off to locate her. They stick close together and finally find her and rescue her from a very scary situation.
This debut book is a wonderful way to discuss and introduce the proper use of the internet and social media to young children. The message is positive and educational. It's important to put down the screens ( no matter what form they take ) and tune into your friendships in real time and the wonderful world around you.
The illustrations enrich the text and are very kid-friendly. The book is a perfect catalyst to spark conversations about staying in the present moment and to acquire boundaries when using social media. I highly recommend this book.
This debut book is a wonderful way to discuss and introduce the proper use of the internet and social media to young children. The message is positive and educational. It's important to put down the screens ( no matter what form they take ) and tune into your friendships in real time and the wonderful world around you.
The illustrations enrich the text and are very kid-friendly. The book is a perfect catalyst to spark conversations about staying in the present moment and to acquire boundaries when using social media. I highly recommend this book.
Storywrap Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!
Meet the Author/ Illustrator
Sandy Horsley is a freelance illustrator and writer. She graduated from the Cambridge School of Art, where she gained a distinction in children’s book illustration. Sandy loves to experiment with traditional printmaking techniques and likes nothing better than inky fingernails. She lives in Suffolk, England.
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