You Got a Phone!: (Now Read This Book)

Phones are super fun, really convenient, and amazingly useful tools! But when kids and smartphones are together, problems can pop up. You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) offers fun and straight-to-the-point advice for kids who have phones and parents who want to keep phone trouble at bay.

Kids need to know about the screen-related cyberbullying, neurological changes, and sleep problems that come with having a phone—before it becomes an issue. You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) features a humorous yet supportive tone and hilarious illustrations that draw readers in and keep them engaged. Kids can do awesome things with their phones, and this book shows them how.

Starting with six basic phone rules to help keep kids safe online with a healthy life balance, You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) also includes information on:

• How to avoid muddled misunderstandings
• Bullying
• Cyberbullying
• Phone-y meanness
• Safely posting and sharing photos onlin
• How to avoid phone-related stress or anxiety

At the end of each chapter, You Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book) provides kids with additional tips and information for smart and safe phone use, making this timely addition to the popular Laugh & Learn series the perfect book for any kid with a new phone.

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"As families and caregivers carefully weigh the pros and cons of entrusting their children with cell phones, the actual recipients of these devices––children––may lack the intellectual capacity and emotional maturity to navigate their newfound independence. Drs. Covino and Englander’s You Got a Phone! provides essential tools for productive cell phone usage, encouraging readers to pause, employ impulse control, and maintain a healthy life balance. Steve Marks’ witty illustrations pair perfectly with this text, providing a light-hearted perspective to this common-sense guide. Insightful, research-based, and developmentally appropriate, You Got a Phone! should be a requirement for ALL children receiving a cell phone. In fact, why not buy a copy and wrap it with a bow to present alongside the shiny new device? Then, you will be content knowing that you set your child up for a successful transition toward independence!"
- Dr. Sharon Ryan, Literacy and Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator 

"If you’re expecting your first cellphone this holiday season, pick up You Got a Phone (Now Read This Book!) by Elizabeth K. Englander and Katharine Covino. It will give you tips far beyond what you’ll find in your phone’s manual!"
- New Moon Girls