4 Kids Books for Unwinding

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We love devices, but we also love unwinding without a screen. This week, celebrate National Unplugging week with these gems. Read through for recommendations for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary schoolers & tweens/teens.

Leafy Critters by Yvonne Lacet. Head outside and search for leaves, twigs and pedals. This book will inspire both nature walks & arts and crafts. Recommended for infants & toddlers.

The Boring Book by Shinsuke Yoshitake. One bored boy learns to fill his time- creatively, humorously and independently. Detailed illustrations and laugh-out-texts will help any toddler who says, "I'm bored!" Recommended for toddlers & preschoolers.

Blackout by John Rocco. When the electricity goes out in the city, people use the lights for stars. Gorgeous illustrations help move the plot line, and readers may wonder "what would we do if the lights went out?" Recommended for elementary school readers.

Unplugged by Gordon Korman. Korman's latest book about a famous tech billionaire's son who is forced to hand over his cellphone and save the day. Recommended for tweens/teens.