the fun they had

In contrast to the printed book, telebooks represent the promise of technology. According to Tommy and Margie, telebooks have moving words on a screen, "the way [it is] supposed to" be. A further advantage of screens is that they can hold "a million" books at once. Without this, Tommy fears that a paper book would simply have been thrown away "when you're through." Tommy and Margie clearly see telebooks as a superior alternative to printed books. In this way, telebooks are a symbol of society's overall acceptance of the benefits of technology.