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Smith, L. (2010). //It's a book.// New York: Roaring Brook Press



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What does the monkey have? It has no USB, no charger, or flashing lights, or a mouse (or does it?). It doesn't tweet or bleep. It can't be as useful as his laptop. When he finally gets his hands on the mysterious object - it has sooooo many letters. He will just have to fix it.

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Lane Smith

Recommended Reading for Cool Kids and Young Rebels Essential Questions: 1. What can you do with a book that you can't do with an electronic gadget?

2. Think of some toys you have that have been replaced with something more advanced. Describe them. Are the new ones better?

3. If you had a choice between reading a book and using an electronic device, which would you choose. Why?

4. Who is having the most fun in the story?

Activity: The book deals with the traditonal reading and the computer experience. Compare and contrast an activity that you can do in a digital environment and in real life.

Cynthia Stogdill