Phone Smart
Published on 8. January 2026
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4451-9527-8 (ISBN)
Description
A pocket-sized guide to healthy phone use and online safety from technology expert, Tom Jackson, teaching children everything they need to know about looking after their phone and using it safely and respectfully
Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not.
Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in this handy guide.
Find out how to manage your phone settings and apps, have fun and keep safe. Learn how to take the best photos, play some games, do homework and get creative, as well as know how to control your privacy and avoid or deal with cyberbullying.
There's also information about setting limits on screen time and how to look up and away and engage with others without a phone.
Suitable for readers age 9+.
Written by expert author and father of two, Tom Jackson. The consultant, Dr Angharad Rudkin, is a child psychologist researching the role that technology has on children and family dynamics
Includes vibrant, modern illustrations from graffiti-style artist Emans.
Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not.
Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in this handy guide.
Find out how to manage your phone settings and apps, have fun and keep safe. Learn how to take the best photos, play some games, do homework and get creative, as well as know how to control your privacy and avoid or deal with cyberbullying.
There's also information about setting limits on screen time and how to look up and away and engage with others without a phone.
Suitable for readers age 9+.
Written by expert author and father of two, Tom Jackson. The consultant, Dr Angharad Rudkin, is a child psychologist researching the role that technology has on children and family dynamics
Includes vibrant, modern illustrations from graffiti-style artist Emans.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 136 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
258 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-9527-8 (9781445195278)
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Tom Jackson has written more than 80 books and contributed to hundreds more. His specialties are natural history, technology and all things scientific. Tom spends his days finding fun ways of communicating facts, new and old, to all age groups and reading abilities. Tom lives in Bristol, England, with his wife and three children. He studied zoology at Bristol University and has had spells working at zoos. Tom has also worked as a conservationist, which saw him planting trees in Somerset, surveying Vietnamese jungle and rescuing wildlife from drought-ridden Zimbabwe. Writing has also taken him to the Galapagos Islands, Amazon rainforest, coral reefs of Indonesia and Sahara Desert. Nowadays, he can be found mainly in the attic. Emanuele, known as Emans, is an artist whose creative journey began with graffiti in Rome and expanded into a diverse exploration of visual art.
After studying graphic design in Buenos Aires, he developed a passion for illustration and muralism, creating vibrant and intricate works that reflect the complexity of modern society.
Returning to Rome in 2021, Emans has focused on capturing human emotions and stories through his art. His extravagant and vivid characters are a hallmark of his work, blending elements of traditional art with a dynamic street style. Emans finds inspiration in everyday life.
His distinctive approach has attracted collaborations with major international brands, including Apple, Adobe, Nike, and his art has been featured in renowned publications like 'The Washington Post' and 'Cosmopolitan'. Emans continues to push the boundaries of his craft, creating art that resonates with diverse audiences and explores the intersections of culture, identity, and expression.
After studying graphic design in Buenos Aires, he developed a passion for illustration and muralism, creating vibrant and intricate works that reflect the complexity of modern society.
Returning to Rome in 2021, Emans has focused on capturing human emotions and stories through his art. His extravagant and vivid characters are a hallmark of his work, blending elements of traditional art with a dynamic street style. Emans finds inspiration in everyday life.
His distinctive approach has attracted collaborations with major international brands, including Apple, Adobe, Nike, and his art has been featured in renowned publications like 'The Washington Post' and 'Cosmopolitan'. Emans continues to push the boundaries of his craft, creating art that resonates with diverse audiences and explores the intersections of culture, identity, and expression.