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Nuha, Anas, and the Screen-Time Trap: A Gentle Story About Screens, Meltdowns, and Finding Real-World Fun Again
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Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
It's a bright, sunny morning... but Nuha doesn't notice.
She's glued to her tablet, eyes wide, tapping furiously at a game. Anas sits beside her, poking Ummi's phone with sticky fingers, giggling at the beep beep cars racing across the screen.
When Ummi calls them for breakfast, nobody answers.
That evening, things get worse. Nuha shouts when Abi turns off the Wi-Fi in the middle of her show. Anas flings a pillow in protest. And when Atok and Nenek arrive with smiles and gifts, the children barely look up from their screens. The hurt on their grandparents' faces says everything.
Later, as Ummi quietly wipes the table, she explains softly,
They came to see us. To see you.
Nuha glances at her tablet and whispers,
Maybe... we watched too long today.
That night, Ummi reads a story about little animals who stared at screens so much, they forgot how to play, run, and talk. Nuha listens, wide-eyed.
Is that happening to us? she asks.
The next morning, Ummi brings out a jar filled with colourful slips of paper:
Our Screen-Free Fun Jar. Pick one when you're bored.
Anas chooses Building blocks with Abi. Nuha giggles. Soon they are stacking towers, colouring dragons, and playing hide-and-seek.
No screens? Abi teases.
No time! Nuha laughs. We're busy having fun!
Inspired by real family life, this book speaks directly to a struggle many parents know too well:
What do we do when screens start stealing our mornings, our meals, and our moods?
Through warm, expressive illustrations and simple, honest text, the story gently explores:
How too much screen time affects moods, manners, and family connection
Why grandparents and parents can feel sad when children choose screens over people
How reflection and conversation (not shaming) can lead to change
Practical, child-friendly alternatives to screens, like a Screen-Free Fun Jar full of activities
The dedication page is a love letter to parents navigating this tricky terrain-acknowledging that every family is different, and that balance, not perfection, is the goal.
Perfect For Ages 3-8
This book is ideal for:
Families who want to reset screen habits gently
Parents looking for a story that opens up conversation instead of lectures
Bedtime reading before introducing new screen rules
Preschool and early primary classrooms discussing healthy tech use and real-life play
Children will see themselves in Nuha and Anas' meltdowns, eye-tiredness, and one more level... moments-and feel empowered by their shift to building blocks, make-believe, and giggly games.
Why Parents & Educators Love This Book
❤️ Non-judgemental tone that respects real-life parenting
❤️ Shows both the problems and a hopeful, practical solution
❤️ Centres family connection, mealtimes, and multi-generational relationships
❤️ Soft, cosy illustrations that feel safe and relatable
❤️ Part of the beloved Nuha & Anas series about everyday challenges in early childhood
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