I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety (First Look at...Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Lesley Harker (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (June 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764124609
• ISBN-13: 978-0764124600
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #274,390 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #23 in

  Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Safety > Nonfiction

• This item is part of The A First Look At ... Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart not scared, February 9, 2006

By	lsforkids (Carver, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This book is great for normalizing personal safety. It works personal safety in with the usual "hold hands when crossing the street" type messages. The thing I love most about this book is that it addresses intuition the one thing that can really help keep kids safe. It DOESN'T promote the message that only strangers hurt you which is of vital importance. Kids learn best by repitition and this book lets you repeat information using colorful well done illustrations (notice the man bothering the little girl does not 'look' scary). It's a terrific tool and I highly recommend it as a way to introduce personal safety to young children.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young children - a must have!, June 21, 2005

By	R. Consolvo "mom to 6yr old" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would recommend this book to every parent with a young child. It covers lots of different kinds of safety, including that no one should touch you where your bathing suit covers. And stranger danger. There's nothing too scary for a small child, unlike some other "lesson" books I've bought, like a lesson book I bought on anger by Adolph Moser which said some people get so mad they kill. I didn't have to edit out anything in this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safety Book - very good, July 19, 2007

By	Renee E. Mcdonnell "Book Lover" (Shiloh, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is excellent. It helps teach kids what to do in certain uncomfortable situations without making them scared. My 4 1/2 year old loves it.