It's Time to Call 911: What to Do in an Emergency (It's Time to)
by Inc. Penton Overseas
from Smart Kids
A childrens book that teaches your child how to dial 911 and what to say to get help in an emergency. By correctly dialing 911 the child hears 911, sirens, and then a rewarding Good job! from sound chip. Includes replaceable batteries.
It's My Body (Children's Safety & Abuse Prevention)
by Lory Freeman
from Parenting Press
Preschool children learn safe boundaries, how to distinguish between "good" and "bad" touches, and how to respond appropriately to unwanted touches. This book is a powerful book for enhancing self-esteem. Parenting Press's bestseller!
Trouble With Secrets
by Karen Johnson
from Parenting Press
Recommended by members of Parents Anonymous, and available in both Spanish and English, this book helps children understand what to do when asked to keep a secret. Some secrets are fun and should be kept secret, author Johnsen explains. But if you feel hurt or confused when you're told something is a secret, you need to tell a grownup. Uses examples of secrets that will be familiar to children.
Those are MY Private Parts
by Diane Hansen
from Empowerment Productions
Its primary message is: "America, please teach our young children about their sexuality before the child molester does." In just 12 pages of rhyme, the book * gives parents a great starting point for having important, candid discussions with their children about recognizing and preventing sexual abuse * names the most common perpetrators of sexual abuse in clear, kid friendly language * informs children about the tactics perpetrators use to trick children * equips children with an action plan for telling trusted adults about abuse * empowers children to say "no" and to get righteously angry if abuse happens
A Very Touching Book...for Little People and for Big People
by Jan Hindman
from Alexandria Assoc
I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety (First Look at...Series)
by Pat Thomas
from Barron''s Educational Series
This friendly little book acknowledges kids’ fears and makes them aware of things they need in order to feel safe in different situations. They learn, for instance, to look both ways when crossing a road, to wear special clothing for sports, to know their parents’ names, phone number, and emergency numbers, and many other details. A First Look At… is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4–7)
Not Everyone Is Nice: Helping Children Learn Caution with Strangers (Let's Talk)
by Frederick Alimonti
from New Horizon Press
Later that night, Kathy's parents use examples from nature of pretty but lethal plants and fish to show her that animals and people that look or seem nice may be very dangerous. Not Everyone is Nice teaches children what to do if a stranger approaches and reminds them that looking or acting nice doesn't mean a person is safe.
What Would You Do?: A Kid's Guide to Tricky and Sticky Situations
by Linda Schwartz
from Learning Works
The Babysitter's Handbook: The Care and Keeping of Kids (American Girls)
by Harriet Brown
from American Girl
An informative book packed with practical tips for babysitters. Girls will learn how to entertain infants, calm kids, feed finicky eaters, please parents, and build up a business. Special extras include tips from girls who know the business and helpful inserts such as emergency instructions, business cards, and client lists.
Once Upon a Dragon: Stranger Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
by Jean Pendziwol
from Kids Can Press, Ltd.
After a thump-bumping ride on a slide, a little girl and her dragon friend find themselves inside a fairy-tale book. The stories are familiar, and there’s lots of silly fun as the Dragon is transformed into fairy-tale characters. But danger lurks in the form of strangers — including the hungry wolf from Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White’s evil stepmother. And it’s up to the girl to keep an eye on the dragon, who walks alone through deep dark woods and takes treats from people he doesn’t know. Little by little, the girl teaches her irrepressible friend to be careful about strangers.The winning combination of fairy-tale adventure and concrete safety information — including the Dragon’s Stranger Safety Rhyme and the checklist of rules at the end of the book — provide the perfect starting point for discussions with children about stranger safety.
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