What if there were no more batteries, Monty?

About the Book

In author Dr. Leslie McMichael’s efforts to educate both children and parents on the overuse of media, she creates this engaging and thoughtful picture book that’s sure to open everyone’s eyes. With its descriptive tale and vivid illustrations, this short story brings forth a powerful and timely message of how family, bonding, and personal communication are still more valuable than whatever substitute media have offered.

Meet a family who is being controlled by a huge green monster covered in goo, named Monty. Monty loves TV, video games, cell phones, and everything with batteries. The young protagonist in the story is in a huge dilemma—and she doesn’t know what to do about it. Her Dad is always on his cell phone; her Mom is working on the GPS; her brother is playing a video game; and her little sister is watching TV. With everyone in her family busy with things on batteries, who is watching the road? What can she do to get Monty to stop controlling her family? Find out as this lesson-filled and socially relevant story unfolds.

What if there were no batteries, Monty? is a perfect read especially in these modern times, when almost everyone is dependent on media and battery-operated stuff—and has forgotten the simple pleasures and little treasures of life.

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