What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers [Hardcover]

Melissa Harker Ridenour (Author), Leslie Fehling (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2011

Award Winning Finalist USA News Best Book Awards Parenting/Family: Reference
What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers teaches and empowers children, in a non-threatening way, to take a proactive role in staying safe from predators and harm.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviewed by Rita V for Readers Favorite

"What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers" explains the delicate topic of what a stranger really is. It is interactive, easily understood, and empowers children.  It is a must have for ALL parents, grandparents, daycare providers, teachers and caretakers.



"What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers" explains the delicate topic of what a stranger really is. It is interactive, easily understood, and empowers children.  It is a must have for ALL parents, grandparents, daycare providers, teachers and caretakers.

Obviously, there is a need for this information. A copy of this book arrived the same day that my step-granddaughter told me she was learning about 'safe touch' at school. She had a difficult time explaining what she had learned, and since she is an A student, there must have been some flaw in how the material was presented. Written so children can understand without feeling panic, What Would You Do: A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers is the way I prefer my grandchildren learn about being safe. --Rita V for Readers Favorite

From understanding how to use Caller ID, setting a family code word, establishing an ICE (In Case of Emergency) list of safe people, to knowing what to do if a stranger comes calling, this book has everything a child needs to know about staying safe whether on the Internet, phone, or at home. With puzzles, quizzes, and a checklist to empower parents, this is a great handbook to help children discover their own answers to personal safety issues. This should be required reading for elementary schoolchildren. --Yvonne Perry, author of Whose Stuff Is This? Finding Freedom from the Thoughts, Feelings, and Energy of Those Around You

This interactive book gives our children and their parents a step-by-step system to staying safe and to evaluate methodically many dangerous situations by giving them choices on how they should respond to strangers. I found this book personally challenging, engaging, and very easy and fun to read. --Dallas Wolfe, Sheriff of Preston County, WV / WV State Police (retired)

What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers presents some very important information for children in today s world. Through a question format, the author presents information to teach and empower children, in a non-threatening way, to take a proactive role in staying safe from harm. The book helps build children's confidence, determines whom they should trust, and teaches them to respond to potentially dangerous situations. The book is easy to read and includes a review, as well as word puzzles, to insure that the reader learns the content. Including a parent/caregiver guide is an excellent idea. This is a much-needed book and should be in all elementary and middle schools in America. --John D. Myers, Retired Superintendent of Schools

About the Author

Author Melissa Harker Ridenour is a former teacher, and has mentored students in every facet of their educational development. As a mother and grandmother, she shares concerns with all parents for the safety of children. Melissa's love of children and her concern for their safety and welfare is the motivating factor behind the development of her book, What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers.

Melissa offers workshops to schools and other educational institutions or organizations. The workshops reinforce for children, in a fun and creative way, some of the information and strategies presented in What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Headline Books (May 5, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938467115
• ISBN-13: 978-0938467113
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #774,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Safety

More About the Author

As a former teacher, Melissa Harker Ridenour has mentored students in every capacity of their educational development. As a mother and grandmother, she shares concerns with all parents for the safety of children. Melissa's love of children and her concern for their safety and welfare is the motivating factor behind the development of her award-winning book, What Would You Do? A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Teaching Tool for Parents and Grandparents May 13, 2011

By Rachel F Reynolds

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book takes on some serious topics in reassuring, calm way. It can be difficult to talk to children about staying safe without scaring them silly. The author approaches the issues of our time in a conversational tone that encourages conversation between parent/child, teacher/student. I found the code word and ICE ( In Case of Emergency ) contact ideas to be particularly helpful. The quiz format is a great memory tool for kids and there is encouraging commentary at the end of each question for positive reinforcement. This is a book you can read with ( not just to ) your children. A lot of great information that every child needs to hear is presented in terrific interactive format. A++

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read! May 14, 2011

By H Graham

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I was really pleased with this book. My seven year old daughter and I read this together and she really enjoyed taking the quizzes. It taught her about stranger safety in a fun, non-scary way. She now reads it to her dolls to "teach" them about stranger safety. This book has very cute illustrations. It would be a super tool for classroom workshops in Elementary Schools. It is very important to find a way to teach your children about stranger dangers before something happens and this book made it easy and fun for us. Thumbs up for this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing children's book June 30, 2011

By jsh85

Format:Hardcover

I greatly appreciate the amazing detail and life lessons given in this useful, informative and well written book. Because I am well acquainted with the author, I realize she has poured her heart and soul into this writing. Melissa and I lived in the same hometown as children. In the fifth grade, in an incident I too remember, she lost her best friend through a senseless act of violence. This tragic and traumatizing event was the catalyst for Melissa's book. She has a heart for kids and her desire is that no other child be harmed again. This book is a must read for all young children and their parents and teachers. JoAnn Hammond