Their familiar world
The Little World of You
For the little details that make them unmistakably them.
See the story & optionsA little time together
Make room for one more story together.
Looking for something to do after the tablet goes away? Start small: a book, a question, a little room for their imagination.
Real children. Real printed books. Their own stories.
The short answer
Screen-free time can be as simple as reading a familiar book, drawing the next scene, making up a story or taking a noticing walk. Offer a manageable choice and adapt it to the child’s age and energy. You do not need a new purchase to begin.
01 / Start where you are
Six ways to begin. No perfect routine required.
Choose one thing you can do with what you already have. A few shared minutes are a useful place to start; the activity does not need to fill the whole afternoon.
A few minutes
Let them choose the book
Offer two books. Follow the pictures they point to, pause for their questions and stop when they have had enough. A familiar favourite counts.
Around the room
Turn one page into a hunt
Find something that matches a colour, shape or animal in the story. With younger children, point and name together; older children can set the clues.
Paper + crayons
Draw what happens next
Leave the book open and invite a new ending, a different character or a favourite scene. There is no right picture to produce.
Use what you have
Make a story from ordinary things
Pick a few age-appropriate objects and take turns adding a sentence. A spoon can be a rocket; a cushion can be a mountain.
Outside together
Take a noticing walk
Look for something tiny, something moving and something you have not noticed before. Let the child choose what to tell you about.
A shared memory
Send a story to someone they love
Draw a postcard or dictate a few sentences to a grown-up. Tell a grandparent about one real moment from the day.
02 / The book in their hands
A name on the cover.
A whole world inside.
Reese’s printed cover reads The Little World of Reese, with “By Mom & Dad” underneath. Her illustrated character appears beside her in the photograph.
Ian’s is a different story: Ian Counts the Town. The open-page photograph shows his illustrated character beside five planes.
These are individual finished books. Your chosen title sets the cast and details you can personalize; your child’s edition will have its own story and artwork.
Inspect Ian’s printed-book evidencePaid creator collaboration. Larissa is describing her family’s edition, The Little World of Charlie, and her own expectations.
03 / Where Sundayfawn fits
Start with a world
they already love.
A personal story to share, made around the child. These photographs show the exact book families received.
Point, name, count
Counting With You
A first-numbers story shaped around familiar things.
See the story & optionsStart with a choice they can make
Try “a story or a drawing?” rather than a long list. Set out what you need before you begin. Younger children may need you alongside them; older children may want to set the rules or invent the next step.
Make reading a conversation
Let the child choose a book, point to something on the page and follow what catches their attention. Reading together can include looking, talking and retelling. It does not need to mean getting through every page.
Think about what you want more time for
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 5 Cs guidance looks at the child, content, calming, what media may be crowding out and communication. Its advice includes thinking about the family time and activities you want to make room for, rather than focusing only on screen minutes.
Keep the claim small and honest
A printed book can be enjoyed without a screen. That does not mean one book will change a child’s screen habits or deliver a particular reading result. The family photographs here show real books being held and read; they are not an experiment measuring screen use.
If you are choosing a screen-free gift
Choose something the family can actually use: a book to share, materials for a simple activity or a planned outing. A personalized printed book can be one option when its story fits the child. The digital edition and online creation process are separate from reading the physical book.
Let tomorrow be different
Keep the ideas that work and leave the ones that do not. A familiar library book, a walk or a drawing can be enough. For concerns about a child’s media use or wellbeing, consult the age-specific AAP guidance and their pediatrician.
Shipping informationMade-to-order returnsReading research and its limits
05 / Before you decide
Good questions.
What can kids do instead of using a tablet?
Try choosing a book together, drawing a new ending, making a story from everyday objects, taking a noticing walk or making a postcard. Adapt the activity to the child’s age and interests, with appropriate supervision.
Do I need to buy something for screen-free time?
No. A familiar book, paper and crayons, everyday objects or an outdoor walk can be a starting point. A new gift is optional.
Will a personalized book reduce my child’s screen time?
We have not established that Sundayfawn books reduce screen time. A printed book offers an offline activity to enjoy together; it is not a treatment or a guarantee of changed habits.
What makes a Sundayfawn book personal?
The selected story uses the child’s name and photo references for their illustrated likeness. Other people, pets, interests and details depend on the cast and personalization options supported by that title.
Can I see a real book before choosing?
Yes. The photographs on this page show actual printed editions. Our reviews page also includes Ian’s named cover and an interior counting photograph. Each new edition has its own story and artwork.
Where can I check formats and delivery?
Check your selected story’s current options, then read the shipping and returns pages before ordering. The photographs show particular finished editions, not a promise of a specific arrival date.
A gift that becomes time together