ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV [Paperback]

Paige A. Dague (Author), James Dague (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2001

ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV contains clever line-art drawings intended to be completed by children ages one and up, thereby introducing young children to the joy of art. Children complete the skeletal illustrations by scribbling over them. The book is also appropriate for older children who will enjoy the story as well as completing the illustrations in greater detail. The book is written by a professional counselor who uses the story to advocate for limited screen-time for children. In the story, ScribbleMonster is forced to find something to do while the television at his house is being repaired. ScribbleMonster and his friends spend the afternoon engaged in several fun, hands-on activities. When the TV is finally fixed, the friends opt to turn it off and continue playing constructively. Activities and age-appropriate questions for discussion and processing are included at the end of the story.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Delightful romp of a play tool in which the parent teaches the child an important lesson about overdosing on TV." -- The Book Reader, Fall/Winter 2001-2002

About the Author

Paige A. Dague (author) is a certified teacher and works full-time as a guidance counselor in a public school. She holds a master's degree in psychology and counseling. Her credentials include: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and board-eligible National Certified School Counselor. Paige is also a trained volunteer on a county-wide crisis intervention team for school trauma response. James Dague (illustrator) is a musician, songwriter and children's book illustrator. James is an advocate of limited screen-time for children, actively promotes literacy, and encourages the participation of children in the creative arts. James and Paige are the involved parents of three treasures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: The ScribbleBooks Company, Inc. (April 30, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0970640617
• ISBN-13: 978-0970640611
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book rocks!, April 4, 2002

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"babysitter1" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV (Paperback)

I bought this book along with the ScribbleMonster cd BEST OF FRIENDS (which is really fun, by the way). All I can say is the book rocks, too! The kids love the book and the music...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch your children light up with excitement!, September 25, 2001

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"gloriaglory" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV (Paperback)

I recently bought "ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV" and let me tell you, my daughter absolutely loves the book! She's only 4 and has enjoyed coloring...or should I say...CREATING all the different Scribble characters. She even got into a discussion/argument with her cousin over how ScribbleMonster should look and in the end they decided he looked both ways...some days he was blue with pink spots and other days he was a mess of all different colors. I am going to buy the other two books in the series for her for Christmas and I just know she will enjoy them as much as she has enjoyed this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars READ READ READ, March 13, 2003

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Ishy (midwest United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ScribbleMonster and the Broken TV (Paperback)

I highly recommend the ScribbleMonster books. Childre love to be read to. Young readers can handle these books on their own. Who doesn't like to doodle and color? Well, you can read and color in these books that your children are sure to treasure. Please don't buy another action figure or junky toy that will be tossed away. Buy books for your children and for others as gifts. These books promote independent play and boost their esteem when they finish coloring themselves. They will be showing everyone their drawings. Can't wait to see what situations come up next for ScribbleMonster and his pals!