TEK

Written by Patrick McDonnell

A cave boy's tech obsession isolates him. Can he unplug and rediscover the world?

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 736 ratings

32 pages· 500 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Tek, a cave boy obsessed with his tablet and gadgets, isolates himself in his cave, losing touch with friends and family. His communication reduced to a mere "UGH," Tek's world shrinks to screens. Can the village help him unplug and embrace the wonders outside? A magical page turn might just reconnect Tek—and the reader—with the vibrant world beyond technology's grasp.

From the publisher

From a beloved, bestselling Caldecott Honor recipient comes a hilarious 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? A distinctive package and design cleverly evokes the experience of using an electronic device that eventually shuts down… and after a magic page turn, Tek (and the reader) reconnects with the real world.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 500
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~459L

Themes & topics

Books about computers Books about new experiences Books about social themes Books about technology Books about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures

What readers & critics say

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“This book comes shaped like an iPad. It's humorous and tells the story of Tek, a caveboy that's too interested in his computer, tablets and gameboys to go outside and play with his dino friends.”

Mr. Staccato

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