Customer Reviews

The Kids' Guide to First Aid: All about Bruises, Burns, Stings, Sprains & Other Ouches (Williamson Kids Can!)

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This was a pretty good book - I almost gave it 4 stars. The book has some useful info and the advice is sound (based on other 1st aid books I've read), so I don't think it would be a waste of anyone's money. The stated reading level is 9-12 but I felt it was a little too ambitious for most kids under 12 and too simple for kids over 12. I read this book to my 7 year old and most of it was over her head and had too many "steps". MY 12 year old also read it and she too thought there were too many "steps" in the instructions on what to do in an emergency. The sections in each chapter called "GET HELP!" were confusing to both kids. If you're looking for a Safety/1st Aid book for someone under 12 I would highly recommend "The Safety Book for Active Kids" (also sold by Amazon). If the reader is someone over 12 then a Red Cross First Aid Course and an adult first aid manual might be a better use of your money.

I have 2 young children (ages 5 and 9 yrs old) myself and helping them understand what happens to their bodies when they hurt themselves is tough to do. Not to mention what to do when they are injured. Sometimes it is more "scared about the unknown" than anything. This book really helps the child research and learn how their bodies tell them when they are hurt and how to take care of the simpler injuries themselves. Plus,the format of the book draws them into learning about their bodies before an injury occurs. The illustrations are funny and help drive the points home in a kids kind of way. Great book and my daughter is already trying out the different first aid techniques in advance. Teach the child and you have taught the adult forever!

This book is perfect for kids and not bad for adults either. It is very clearly written and has outstanding illustrations. The health strategies and tips provided are done in the context of prevention... But things happen, accidents occur, kids get hurt. This book helps you and your children learn/know what to do in these situations. A fun, interesting, read.

I used this to teach many kids in first aid. It is a great summary of first aid and will benefit anyone wanting to teach or learn the very basics of first aid.

My 8yo has loved first aid kits for years, and this book was perfect. It was just the perfect amount of 'just enough' info without being 'too much' to be scary. :D

I have two children 5 and 9 years old, and with children this age there are constant "ouchies." We borrowed this book from the library two days ago, and have already used it several times with my 5 year old to look up "scratches and cuts" and last night, a bloody nose. I agree with the other "comment" that sometimes it is just the fear of the unknown is what is most upsetting. In the book, one of the suggestions for bloody nose was an accupressure point, that I was unaware of. Since my 5 year old does occasionally get bloody noses, we will try this suggestion next time. Although we borrowed it from the library, we will now purchase it! I highly recommend it!

This book is exactly what it says - it is written in a kid friendly way, with great examples and how-tos, and interesting information.