{"product_id":"tek","title":"Tek","description":"\u003cb\u003eIs it a book...or a digital tablet? From bestselling and award-winning author and creator of the MUTTS comic strip, Patrick McDonnell, comes a timely tale in a tablet-shaped package \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ethat’s the perfect antidote for those who always have a device in hand.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \u003cb\u003e\"Ever-cute creatures deliver the story's tech-addiction message with a grin, and clever references abound.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here is a hilarious (and heartfelt) reminder of how technology can take us backward...all the way to the times of prehistoric man! 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A distinctive, digitally-inspired package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down...and after a magic page turn, Tek reconnects with the real world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMe…Jane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gift of Nothing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gift of Everything\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHug Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Perfectly Messed-Up Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Monsters’ Monster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41514913661106,"sku":"9780316338059","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/O_61dbd908-7360-4321-b880-29d78cb05f99.jpg?v=1776322909","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/tek","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}