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"Educating digital citizens through storytelling. Unique and quirky Australian characters bring to life the common experiences faced by children growing up with technology in the 2020s. The Tweeting Galah series is the perfect collection of stories for teaching children how to stay safe online. It is designed to entertain and educate, with an emphasis on how to embrace technology and use it in a positive, purposeful way. Join Gabbo the Galah, Pablo the Penguin and Pebbles the Possum, along with the whole feathery (and furry) gang, as they navigate a world of social media, gaming and texting. Each story ends with reflection questions to guide conversations with children. An effective unplugged resource for teaching cyber safety, digital citizenship, ICT, digital literacy and digital technologies! The Tweeting Galah is made up of four short stories - ""The Tale of the Tweeting Galah"" Despite being told not to use his phone while flying, Gabbo finds the temptation too great. He learns the hard way that when you post something online, ANYONE can see it. 
 ""The Sensational Saga of the Bumbling Bilby"" Sure, it was funny when Balbina the Bilby fell over during her PE lesson ... but it is not so funny when her friends posted a video of it online and EVERYONE sees it. ""The Strange Story of the Singing Clownfish"" Clancy the Clownfish has made a new online friend. But when she starts digging deeper, she realises that her 'friend' may not be who they say they are ... ""The Curious Case of the Overly Playful Platypus"" Presley the Platypus loves playing on his new iPad. However, it stops becoming so fun when the iPad begins taking over Presley's life."

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"""If you are a parent or educator please consider getting this excellent picture book that explores cyber safety in a fabulous and child friendly way. Kim Maslin has written a wonderful resource to help educate our precious children"" - Maggie Dent, Parenting Author and Educator ""Thank you for this wonderful book ... I will definitely be recommending this book to parents and teachers as a fun and engaging tool to encourage discussions and decisions on safe and healthy use of technological devices and online programs."" - Kirsty, Primary School Teacher, Perth"

If you are a parent or educator please consider getting this excellent picture book that explores cyber safety in a fabulous and child friendly way. Kim Maslin has written a wonderful resource to help educate our precious children - Maggie Dent, Parenting Author and Educator Thank you for this wonderful book ... I will definitely be recommending this book to parents and teachers as a fun and engaging tool to encourage discussions and decisions on safe and healthy use of technological devices and online programs. - Kirsty, Primary School Teacher, Perth

Author Information

Kim Maslin is a passionate educator and author living in Esperance, Western Australia. She has taught learners aged 5 to 95 how to use digital technologies. Kim is a former primary and secondary school teacher, who specialised in Technologies, Media and STEM. In 2017, she published The Tweeting Galah children's book series. This collection of illustrated books are designed to educate children about growing up safe, happy and healthy in a digital world. The books are available worldwide in both paperback and eBook format, with supporting lesson activities and resources. She is currently undertaking research through the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, exploring young children's creativity with STEM activities in online learning environments. John Field was born in London, England. He has worked for many years in advertising and graphic design in both the United Kingdom and Australia. John currently lives in Perth, Western Australia.

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