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 t...

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Main Author: McDonnell, Patrick, 1956- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary: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?
Physical Description:32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
ISBN:9780316338059
0316338052
Author Notes:Patrick McDonnell 's beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it "One of the best comics strips of all time." Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing , and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane . Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children's books include Hug Time , A Perfectly Messed-Up Story , The Monsters' Monster , and Thank You and Goodnight . Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.