When Charlie McButton Lost Power

Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games, offers a delightful rhyming picture book about Charlie McButton, a boy whose world revolves around computer games. When a sudden power outage plunges his house into darkness, Charlie's digital paradise is shattered. To make matters worse, his younger sister, who loves collecting batteries, holds the key to his gaming salvation. This humorous story explores themes of sibling dynamics, coping with frustration, and finding creative ways to entertain oneself when technology isn't an option. It's a fantastic read-aloud for ages 4-8, sparking conversations about screen time and imaginative play.

A boy who likes nothing but playing computer games is in trouble when the power goes out and his little sister has all of the batteries in the house.