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Literacy Connection
The Safety Book for Active Kids: Teaching Your Child How to Avoid Everyday Dangers by Linda Schwartz and Beverly Armstrong
The book is divided into seven chapters: At Home, At School and on the Way, At play, Out and About, First Aid, Just for Fun, and Pages for Parents. Each chapter has 12 to 15 sections which cover a specific issue such as "How to Dial 911". The section has one page that has an illustration and a one paragraph description of a situation. Read the paragraph and ask the child what they would do.
ISBN-10: 088160270 Learning Works 1995 Ages 4-8
Dinosaurs Beware!: A Safety Guide by Stephen Krensky
This book discusses common places and events that require safe practice. Topics include home, yard, meals, fire, animals, on wheels, playground, camping, car, beach, trips, first aid, weather and night safe practices.
ISBN-10: 0316112194 Little, Brown Young Readers 1984 Ages 4-8
Stop Drop and Roll (A Book about Fire Safety) by Margery Cuyler and Arthur Howard
Stop Drop and Roll by Margery Cuyler, illus. by Arthur Howard, features a teacher discussing fire safety rules, and student Jessica, who gets nervous. Is her family ready in case of an emergency? Jessica's worries spark action at home, and she muddles the mantra until her brother's birthday candles set off a false alarm; 10 safety tips are listed on the back.
ISBN-10: 0689843550 Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2001 Ages 4-8
The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers (First Time Books(R)) by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
When Papa Bear tells the cubs why they should never talk to strangers, Sister begins to view all strangers as evil until Mama brings some common sense to the problem. The Bears' rules for safe conduct among strangers are listed on the last pages, including a rule about the privacy of a bear's body. This is a good book to start awareness in young children.
ISBN-10: 0394873343 Random House Books for Young Readers 1985 Ages 4-8
Long Walk to School: A Story About Bullying (Hero Club Safety) by Cindy Leaney, Peter Wilks (Illustrator)
A look at the consequences of bullying this is a good book for starting discussions.
ISBN-10: 1589527453 Rourke Publishing 2003 Ages 9-12
Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain by Trevor Romain and Elizabeth Verdick
A serious yet humorous guide to dealing with bullies, this book is a classroom favorite.
ISBN-10: 1575420236 Free Spirit Publishing 1997 Ages 9-12
The Contender by Robert Lipsyte
Alfred Brooks fell into the stereotype for a kid from Harlem. He was a high school dropout who finally wanted something more for himself. There was just one problem, his friends. Alfred decides to join a gym and try to become a professional boxer. This story takes a realistic look at gangs, decision making, bullying, and other social issues that face teens.
ISBN-10: 0060239204 HarperCollins 1967 Middle and High School
