Thank you for reminding me that I should probably have better posture while writing this review. This book is full of very helpful information. Though I think that it might be a little bit much for the younger age range to sit through, depending on the child. I do think the activities included in the book, such as stretching and trying to match the devices to the dinosaur, will help with this, though. I appreciate the details in the section titled "It's Not All True" this feels like an updated version of what used to be taught in schools, but it now includes that filters can make things seem different than they are, which I appreciate. Overall, I think this book could be very helpful for elementary school environments in the current age of technology. Even if a younger child couldn't sit through every page, it would be a good conversation starter and something to go back to.

I really enjoyed the content of this book. I think it would be a really great option for parents to utilize when discussing with their child how to be safe online. While I enjoyed the content, one thing I very much did not enjoy was how hard the book was to read. White text on bright yellow background is hard on people's eyes, and is not as accessible as say black on yellow. I also found some of the text to be visually dense - the letters too think and close together so that it made it hard to read. I hope they fix these issues in the final edit. If so, I would purchase for my library.

This title, intended for grades K-2+, covers a lot of ground related to digital citizenship and online safety, with chapters on topics including computer parts & care, stretching & body awareness, screen time and technology breaks, trolls and cyberbullies, digital footprints, consent & sharing information online, and online/offline balance. Each chapter provides an introductory overview of these concepts using language that is age appropriate, if a bit lengthy for the intended audience. The book is visually appealing, with cute dinosaur characters illustrating various tips, examples, and terms throughout, as well as occasional activities such as a maze, tracing activity, and quiz. Back matter also includes a glossary and additional resources, both in print and online.

While this title is adorable & engaging and the content is certainly age-appropriate, it's quite texty and would be challenging for many emerging readers to tackle independently; it feels like there's a bit of a disconnect with the intended audience in this way. Further, while it could be used instructionally in a classroom or library, or shared with a trusted adult, it would require multiple sittings to explore, discuss, and move through meaningfully, as there is a large breadth of topics addressed. Its content might have been better delivered via another format, such as some kind of interactive e-book, or complemented with short videos of each chapter using animations of the artwork.

“Being Healthy Online” is a must have for health teachers. This is the perfect story to introduce staying safe online while making it plenty humorous. I highly recommend it for school libraries, classroom collections, and homeschool families.
Thank you to NetGallery and Rosen Publishing Group for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Cute illustrations. Important information. However, the font is fairly small at some points (the digital footprint and descriptions of stretches). I also wish there would have been more coverage on the "stranger danger" aspect of the internet.

At my school I teach digital citizenship to k-5 and this book is going to be a great reference for that class! It goes over all the stuff I do in a fun, colorful, age appropriate way. I will definitely be requesting a class set this year!

This is such an important book and a great tool to teach young kids about internet safety. I will start this review off with a quick note: I think that this book is great as an introduction, but other resources will likely be needed as kids get older and face new things online. Now for my actual opinions on this book specifically. For multiple reasons, this book is perfectly age-appropriate and will definitely be a great resource for so many. The author made sure to cover a wide range of topics from physical health tips to online trolls. I thought that it was notable that the author included tips on posture and taking breaks because people don't think about these things, despite them being very important. Lastly, since I have nothing bad to say about this book, I loved how the author and the illustrator worked together to create likable and fun dinosaur characters, who acted as catalysts to get the teachings of this book across. Bravo!!!

I really appreciated the helpful tips, cheerful illustrations, and appropriate wording for the intended audience. There are wonderful universal tips that kids and adults can use, such as making sure we are careful with devices (don't eat or drink near a screen, use good posture), and good advice about being responsible online.

I highly recommend this book for schools and libraries.

This book uses engaging characters like dinosaurs to serve as positive role models for kids on healthy habits re: internet use! It breaks down exactly what it is going to share with kids immediately, getting them prepared and making it clear what they are about to read. This is an extremely important topic, explored in an adorable fashion. It includes practical habits and objectives, and will certainly be a must buy for my public library collection. From physical health to mental health, this is much to be considered when allowing a child online for the very first time, and this read really does do a thorough job of covering them all in a digestible fashion. I would almost recommend reading it together in chunks over a spread out period of days or weeks and discussing as a family before allowing a child their first device. This team delivered a great tool that we’re lucky to have!