{"product_id":"what-does-a-screen-mean","title":"What Does a Screen Mean?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarvin the Bean, born June 13, sees his life captured on a screen. After viewing screens that are green, lean, small, big, and each size in between, he begins to wonder, \"What does a screen mean?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOveruse of screen time has reached near-epidemic levels. Kids are surrounded by screens from birth, and making sense of it all can be confusing for parents. Seeing his own child crave screen time, Tim Koerner decided to create this book to help. With bright colors and friendly characters, \u003cem\u003eWhat Does a Screen Mean?\u003c\/em\u003e engages children and caregivers alike in the conversation about screen time without lecturing or preaching specific approaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Koerner\u003c\/strong\u003e is a first-time author, two-time dad, and third-rate cook based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. A do-gooder at heart, Tim worked for twelve years across three nonprofits (the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Open Door Pantry) before landing in the community services branch of local government in 2018. With an MBA focused in entrepreneurship, Tim's first idea brought to life (inspired by his son, Lewis!) is this book, with plans for many more projects to come! A cystic fibrosis survivor himself, Tim is supported and tolerated by his wife, Ashlee, sons Lewis and Arlo, and a slew of family and friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Cannon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cartoonist and illustrator. His cartoon maps have appeared in the \u003cem\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMinnesota Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eStar Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, and he is the 2021 Minnesota State Fair Commemorative Artist. Kevin has illustrated numerous children's books, including \u003cem\u003eBen and Lucy Play Pond Hockey\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBreathe, Ollie!\u003c\/em\u003e He lives in Minneapolis with his beautiful wife, Maggie, and adorable son, Ulysses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Reading 'What Does a Screen Mean?' with my kids has made the conversation about technology and screen time so much easier. It's accessible, not at all preachy, fantastically written, and beautifully illustrated. This book makes a wonderful--and needed--addition to the home!\" - Patrick Kirby, author of \u003cem\u003eFundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing Good\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Itasca Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526342365459,"sku":"9781643438153","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3521\/2563\/files\/img_proxy_7cfc9bf2-7160-4434-99a7-efd1d3b747c4.jpg?v=1785851270","url":"https:\/\/danuc.net\/products\/what-does-a-screen-mean","provider":"Danu's Wardrobe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}