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by Fanny Diem (Illustrator), Helena Newton (Editor), Nina Du Thaler (Author)
Is your child about to get their first mobile phone - or already glued to one?
Most kids receive their first device with zero preparation for what comes next: unexpected messages from strangers, bill shock, lost devices, and the pressure of always being reachable. This book gives children the safety knowledge they need before problems arise - wrapped in a story they'll actually want to read.
- How to handle unwanted or hurtful messages - and who to tell
- What call and data limits mean, and how to avoid a surprise phone bill
- What to do if a mobile phone is lost or stolen
- The basics of responsible mobile phone ownership Why Teachers and School Librarians Choose This Book Teachers and school librarians choose this book because it seamlessly embeds digital literacy and cyber-safety education into an engaging, age-appropriate story. The diary format encourages reluctant readers while the relatable characters spark classroom discussion about responsible mobile phone use - a topic central to many school digital citizenship programs. Aligned to curriculum areas covering technology, personal safety, and social-emotional learning, this book works equally well as a guided reading text, a library recommendation, or a springboard for PSHE and wellbeing lessons. Perfect For - Children aged 7-12 who have just received or are about to receive their first mobile phone
- Parents wanting to start conversations about responsible screen time and digital safety
- Primary school classrooms exploring digital citizenship and online safety
- School libraries building cyber-safety and wellbeing collections
- Children who love diary-style, relatable fiction with a touch of humour Cyber safety can be fun - and it starts with one brave story.
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