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Description
When Mum says "Turn off the telly!" it can be hard to know what to do - think of all the great programmes being missed! But if you can't watch Aqua Boy and Red Harry, you can try being them.
Quick Summary
If your kid's ever whined about turning off the TV, this tiny book will crack them up. The story follows a kid who's bummed when Mum says "turn off the telly" but instead of just sitting there grumbling, they start acting out their favorite TV characters instead, becoming Aqua Boy or Red Harry in their own living room adventures. It's got that perfect mix of relatable frustration and silly imagination that makes kids want to read it again. At only 147 words with a 1.7 reading level, it's ideal for early readers who want something funny and fast, not babyish. Parents will appreciate that it actually encourages creative play when screens go dark, and there's nothing scary or controversial here just good old-fashioned make-believe. If your kid loves books like "The Bad Guys" or enjoyably mischievous stories about kids outsmarting boredom, they'd probably ask for this one at the library. It's the kind of quick, funny read that makes reluctant readers feel proud of finishing a whole book in one sitting.