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The Lazy Brain

Emmeline and the Remote Control

Ages 3–8 · 32 pages

Every morning, Emmeline’s Lazy Brain wakes up first — already asking for television. When Mum puts the remote on the highest shelf, a very large cardboard box turns out to be full of much better ideas.

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Read aloud by a playful narrator · about 3 minutes

Written by Ella Tan · Inspired by Emma Lam

  • Screen time
  • Big feelings
  • Imagination

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Every morning, Emmeline woke up grumpy. Blanket, pillows, dream — the world was far too noisy.

The Lazy Brain did not like ‘turn off the television’ at all.

Sometimes, doing something is even more fun than watching something. Well… almost.

The Lazy Brain character waving a remote control

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