Dashall and the Digital World

Dashall and the Digital WorldWritten and illustrated for children ages 4-8A timely, beautifully illustrated picture book about screen time, real-world wonder and the things that matter most.When Dashall wishes to live inside his device, he gets exactly what he wants - and discovers that the digital world has no smell of rain, no feel of grass beneath his feet, no sound of a real laugh from a real friend. What he finds instead sends him running back to the real world with wide-open eyes and a heart full of wonder.Dashall and the Digital World is a story about curiosity, imagination and the irreplaceable richness of lived experience - told with warmth, whimsy and illustrations that invite children to linger on every page.For booksellers:This title hand-sells itself. Screen time is one of the most universally felt concerns among parents of young children today - and Dashall and the Digital World addresses it with story rather than instruction, making it a natural recommendation for every family who walks through your door. Strong crossover appeal across the parenting, children's literature and gift book categories. Pairs naturally with nature-based play, Waldorf and intentional parenting titles. Consignment and bulk order pricing available directly from the author.For librarians:Dashall and the Digital World supports social-emotional learning curriculum, digital citizenship programming and nature-based literacy initiatives for grades PreK-3. It is an ideal read-aloud for classroom visits, story time programs and summer reading campaigns. The author is a full-time traveling author available for virtual and in-person school and library visits. A free companion activity kit - the Unplugged Bundle - is available for patron take-home programming.Themes: Screen time · Digital citizenship · Social-emotional learning · Imagination · Nature · Real-world curiosity · Intentional childhoodCurriculum connections: SEL · Digital literacy · Environmental awareness · Read-aloud programs · PreK-Grade 3Comparable titles: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds · Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña · Outside Your Window by Nicola DaviesFormat: Paperback · KindleAge range: 4-8Grade level: PreK-Grade 3About the author:Dashall and the Digital World was written by a children's book author and full-time RV family adventuring across America with their son Dash - the real-world inspiration for the story. Available for school visits, library programming and bookseller events along travel routes nationwide. Inquiries welcome.