I Can Be Safe: A Safety and Mental Health Book For Kids (A First Look at...Series) - Softcover

Thomas, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764124609 ISBN 13: 9780764124600

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore, 2003

Synopsis

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)

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This friendly book helps make children aware of things to know and do in order to be 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 and phone number in case of an emergency, and many other safety-related details.
Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these superb advice books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.
Books in the series:
Don't Call Me Special -- a first look at disability I Can Be Safe -- a first look at safety I Miss You -- a first look at death Is It Right to Fight? -- a first look at anger My Amazing Body -- a first look at health and fitness My Brother, My Sister, and Me -- a first look at sibling rivalry My Family's Changing -- a first look at family break-up My Friends and Me -- a first look at friendship My New Family -- a first look at adoption Stop Picking on Me -- a first look at bullying The Skin I'm In -- a first look at racism

About the Author:

Pat Thomas has written 25 books, including "Cleaning Yourself to Death," "Overcoming Headaches," and "Alternative Therapies for Pregnancy and Birth," She regularly writes health columns for "Here's Health," "The Guardian," and "Health and Fitness,"

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764124609
• ISBN 13: 9780764124600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Harker Lesley