Now All You Need is the Book!
Add Dashall and the Digital World to your download bundle for a complete screen-free lesson plan that will resonate with your students and effectively set the tone for a mindful classroom.
The Screen-Time Book Recommended by Teachers
Dashall and the Digital World: A Kid’s Picture Book About Screen Time (and the Irreplaceable Magic of the REAL World!)
Written to help introduce kids to mindfulness beyond the screen, Dashall and the Digital World will empower kids to step away from their devices and find joy in the miracles of the present.
Empowers students to find joy in the little things!
When Dashall wishes to live inside his device, he gets exactly what he wanted — and discovers that the digital world is missing everything that matters. A warm, whimsical picture book about screen time, real-world wonder and the irreplaceable joy of a life fully lived.
Ideal for classroom read-alouds, library story time programs and the shelf of every family navigating screens in the digital age.
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Dashall learns an important lesson about how easy it is to miss the magic of everyday life when you’re always scrolling, immediately relating to students.
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Through Dashall's journey, children explore emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation and the value of real-world connection — core SEL competencies wrapped in a story they'll ask to hear again and again.
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In the end, Dashall realizes that nothing compares to the little joys of life that are available to him at all times if he stops and looks around, teaching kids the fundamentals of mindfulness.
“Perfect for kicking off classroom discussions about screen time.”
“This story is beautifully written and brings into focus what kids overlook when focusing on technology. Dashall is the perfect book that reprioritizes the magic of life for kids of all ages. Every elementary school and public library should make this a read-aloud with discussions!”
– Karol Delia,
Elementary Teacher, Doddridge County Early Learning Academy
Complete your screen-free lesson with the book that started it all.
Mikaela “Mik the Messenger” Ann writes impactful and relevant stories for kids that help them connect to themselves, the present, and the world around them. Her breakout title, Dashall and the Digital World, empowers kids to limit their screen time by reminding them that the little everyday joys around them all the time are where you can find the magic of life – not inside a screen.