Screen Time!
A Cheery Street story about limiting time on screens and finding tech-free ways to play, for ages 3-7
Will be published approx. on 12. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5295-2751-3 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect companion to Toy Story 5!
In Georgie Birkett's sunny, funny Cheery Street world, we meet sweet baby badger Doris who loves to play ... until she discovers SCREEN TIME.
Doris loves screen time. Whether it is on Mummy or Daddy's phones, the tablet or her favourite TV show "Bertie Banana", she wants NOTHING ELSE. So, one day, with all devices left at home, Daddy and Doris go to Cheery Woods. Through playing with her friends - building dens and becoming explorers - Doris's imagination is set alight! There is SO much fun to be had outside in nature. Soon, Doris realises that although some screen time is OK - facetiming grandparents! - it is no match for her own imagination.
For screen-swiping kids and text-tapping parents who need a screen break and want to manage and balance time online with OTHER fun activities. This friendly picture book tackles the important and timely issue of excessive screen time in a funny and light-hearted way, offering gentle alternatives to technology through playtime, community and friendship.
Look out for more Cheery Street titles that parents and kids love:
Carry Me! A Cheery Street story for kids who don't want to walk
Snack, Please! A Cheery Street story to help kids eat their meals
Bedtime is Boring! A Cheery Street story for kids who won't go to sleep
In Georgie Birkett's sunny, funny Cheery Street world, we meet sweet baby badger Doris who loves to play ... until she discovers SCREEN TIME.
Doris loves screen time. Whether it is on Mummy or Daddy's phones, the tablet or her favourite TV show "Bertie Banana", she wants NOTHING ELSE. So, one day, with all devices left at home, Daddy and Doris go to Cheery Woods. Through playing with her friends - building dens and becoming explorers - Doris's imagination is set alight! There is SO much fun to be had outside in nature. Soon, Doris realises that although some screen time is OK - facetiming grandparents! - it is no match for her own imagination.
For screen-swiping kids and text-tapping parents who need a screen break and want to manage and balance time online with OTHER fun activities. This friendly picture book tackles the important and timely issue of excessive screen time in a funny and light-hearted way, offering gentle alternatives to technology through playtime, community and friendship.
Look out for more Cheery Street titles that parents and kids love:
Carry Me! A Cheery Street story for kids who don't want to walk
Snack, Please! A Cheery Street story to help kids eat their meals
Bedtime is Boring! A Cheery Street story for kids who won't go to sleep
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 247 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-2751-3 (9781529527513)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Georgie Birkett has made many picture books, including the Cheery Street titles: Carry Me!, Snack, Please! and Bedtime is Boring! About the series, Georgie says: "Parenting is a journey of joy, tears and tantrums. It is wonderful to share these experiences in the warm and friendly setting that is Cheery Street, a place where children and caregivers can explore life's challenges together, with plenty of laughs and hugs along the way!" Find Georgie online at georgiebirkett.com and on Instagram as @GeorgieBirkett. Georgie lives in East Sussex.