Ari and The Dinner Table: ""The Book of Good Manners at the Dinner Table""

The Book of Ari and the Dinner Table (A children's Book about the Importance of keeping screens away during mealtime) teaches children the value of spending quality time with their family undistracted with tablets or phones. Being fully present during meals to connect and make a lifetime of memories. Kids Ages 3-10, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade will find this thoroughly educative and very fun.

Ari, a young girl fascinated by technology, lives in a suburban neighborhood in Entebbe. One Sunday, while immersed in a virtual reality game. Her grandmother, Grandma Gizmo, calls her to the dining room. She introduces Ari to the family's polished wooden dinner table, explaining its power to bring families together and create lasting memories.

Grandma Gizmo takes Ari on an adventure, visiting friends and families who enjoy meals without screens. They witness the laughter and connection that comes from being fully present with each other. Inspired by these moments, Ari learns to appreciate the joy of conversation and true connection at the dinner table.

From that day on, Ari embraces mealtime without gadgets, cherishing the magical moments shared with her family. While she still loves her gadgets, she discovers that life's greatest treasures are found in the warmth of family bonds.

Good manners at the dinner table are skills that anyone can learn. And once one has them, they can be used for a lifetime. Ari and the Dinner Table is filled with tips, tricks, and suggestions that will help young children understand what they can do to show their thoughtfulness, respect, and appreciation for family time especially while they gather for meals at the dinner table.

Questions for Kids:
a. What did you like most about the book?
b. Did Ari learn Grandma Gizmo's lesson about the dinner table?
c. Where is the dinner table?
d. Why did Grandma Gizmo take Ari on an adventure?
e. Are you going to play with your tablet during dinner time?

Lessons from the Book:
a. Mealtime is family time.
b. Enjoying each other's company creates lifetime memories.
c. Screen time is fun but shouldn't disrupt mealtime.
d. It is good manners to leave gadgets aside during meals.