Every year the city of Meridian does "Unplug and Be Outside." It is a week-long event where families are encourages to get out from behind the screens and be out in nature. Typically, every year, I do this book in my storytime.

It's the story of Blip who loved her computer but one day she gets unplugged. She finds her way OUTSIDE. She goes to faraway places and makes new friends....things she does every day in the computer world but this time, she gets a new perspective. Kind of true with real life and us humans!

What kids notice is how the book is black and while until Blip gets outside. The colors are SO engaging; it makes the reader want to be outside. Sure, you could argue it is propaganda messaging ;) But it is a good reminder that sometimes we do need to unplug.