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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Center for Youth Issues
ISBN-101937870162
ISBN-139781937870164
eBay Product ID (ePID)167535261
Product Key Features
Book TitleBut It's Just a Game
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicSocial Themes / Adolescence, Computers & Digital Media, General, Science & Technology
IllustratorHazelwood Hyde, Michelle, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Family & Relationships, Education
AuthorJulia Cook
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight3.2 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2021-010613
ReviewsMaintaining balance and boundaries in our lives today is a very real challenge. But It's Just a Game is a valuable resource in the efforts to help our children and their families develop positive attitudes and actions that will help them better manage their time, set priorities, and stay focused. This unique storybook can help kids learn how to enjoy their time with gaming more responsibly. Thumbs up for But It's Just a Game. Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D. Professor of Counseling, Florida Gulf Coast University, These little games are the rage even with very young children. As an elementary school counselor this book is helpful in my work when that's all kids want to do is play their hand held game. J. Cardinale School Counselor
Grade FromSecond Grade
Grade ToSixth Grade
SynopsisMeet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games. This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a "life controller," and that we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance ., "But Mom, it's just a game." Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games... "With my game controller in my hands, I'm the boss of my whole world! I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get the highest score. I get all the chances that I need. If I make a mistake it's ok. Everyone thinks I'm 'it on a stick!' And the bad stuff all goes away." Video game addiction is on the rise, but it can be prevented . This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a "life controller." Video gaming is becoming a part of our culture, and we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance ., (Grades 2-6) Meet Jasper A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games "With my game controller in my hands, I'm the boss of my whole world I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get the highest score. I get all the chances that I need. If I make a mistake it's ok. Everyone thinks I'm 'it on a stick ' And the bad stuff all goes away" Video game addiction is on the rise, but it can be prevented. This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a "life controller." Video gaming is becoming a part of our culture, and we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance. 32 page, softcover.