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Liking Tree: A Funny Picture Book About Kids, Social Media, Screen Time Overload, and Living Unplugged

Contributor(s): Wooden, John Allen (Author), Wooden, John Allen (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781734470697

Publisher: Sourball Media Inc.

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Pub Date: June 15, 2025

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Large Print

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 0.31" H x 11.00" L x 8.50" W ( 1.06 lbs) 56 pages

Series: Screen Time Tales

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Description:

A funny kids' book about screen time, social media, FOMO and living unplugged. Laugh-out-loud satire for ages 8-12. Book 1 of Screen Time Tales.

Brief description: John Allen Wooden is an Emmy(R) and Webby(R) winning producer, writer, and 20-year veteran of online media. His writing has been described as "remarkable" by Esquire, "hilarious" by the New York Times, and featured on Vanity Fair's "In" list. He's no longer on social media, but keeps a small e-candle burning at www.johnwooden.com.

Review Quotes:

"Bravo! Finally an entertaining and witty children's book that brilliantly conveys the dark side of social media to young readers! The Liking Tree is also smart and compelling enough for parents. John Allen Wooden has done a tremendous service for all families with his innovative new book."

  • Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Author of Glow Kids

"A perfect illustration of the toxic fruit that is social media. A powerful message for children and an eye-opener for parents."

  • ​Thomas Kersting, Author of Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids Against the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency

"An inoculation against social media's seductive pull-and a great conversation starter for people of all ages. (Kids, your parents should pay attention to its message, too!)"

​- Catherine Price, Author of How to Break Up With Your Phone

"A fun and witty take on the growing influence of social media on children-with a powerful moral to inspire all digital families."

  • Elizabeth Milovidov, PhD, Author of The Parent's Guide to Parenting in the Digital Age

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