Unplugged

Written by Steve Antony

A blackout leads Blip to discover a vibrant world beyond her screen.

4.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,270 ratings

32 pages· 179 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Blip is a robot who loves her computer, but a sudden blackout sends her tumbling outside. In this new, colorful world, Blip finds joy and adventure with new friends. As she explores, she learns that life beyond the screen is full of unexpected wonders. Will Blip choose to stay unplugged and embrace this newfound brightness? Discover the magic of stepping away from technology in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

Meet Blip. Blip loves being plugged into her computer. When a blackout occurs, Blip trips over her wire and tumbles outside. Suddenly, Blip’s gray world is filled with color and excitement. She plays with her new friends and has adventures all day long. When Blip finally returns home, she realizes that the world can be even brighter once you unplug.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 179
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~420L

Themes & topics

Books about computers Books about imagination and play Books about robots Books about nature Books about exploration

What readers & critics say

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“This little robot, Blip, ends up getting unplugged during a blackout and tumbles her way outside, where she enjoys the outdoors and makes new friends. After a fun day, she goes back home and plugs back into the computer she loves, but misses being unplugged. I like that this book portrays the message of being unplugged without being preachy, and I loved that the illustrations are all black and white until Blip goes outside.”

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