A Fun, Whimsical Picture Book That Reminds Kids How Reading Can Turn Any Moment Into an Adventure

About the Book

When Tony complains he’s bored and begs to watch TV, Mom has a simple idea: “Just one book first.”
But as soon as he opens the pages, something amazing happens—the story comes alive!

Suddenly Tony is whisked away into a world of cookie-baking dragons, giggling gates, and magical adventures that stretch his imagination further than any screen could.

Just One Book, Then TV is a joyful celebration of reading, creativity, and the endless adventures hiding inside every story.

What Kids will Learn

🌈 Imagination & Creativity: How books open doors to new worlds.

📖 Love of Reading: Discovering fun beyond the screen.

❤️ Patience & Curiosity: Learning that great things start with one small choice.

🧠 Focus & Wonder: Strengthening attention through storytelling and play.

Educational Connections

Teachers, parents, and librarians use Just One Book, Then TV for:

• Reading Motivation Programs – literacy awareness, reading before screen time
• Library Story Hours – imagination and creative thinking themes
• Classroom Discussions – comparing stories to media and screen habits

Download a free “Reading Adventure Activity Sheet” → [optional link]

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Book Details

Author	Michael Sciortino
Imprint	Dream Tree Publishing
Format	Paperback / Full-Color Picture Book
Ages	4 – 8 years
Themes	Reading • Imagination • Creativity • Screen Time Balance
ISBN	(enter ISBN here)

Why Kids and Parents Love It

Children giggle at Tony’s wild adventure and the silly cookie-baking dragon, while parents love its gentle message about slowing down, opening a book, and letting imagination lead the way.
It’s a perfect bedtime read for families who want to make books a daily habit.

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