Synopses & Reviews
With a refreshingly empowering approach, A Little Book About Safety tackles the tough topic of kids personal safety in a gentle, memorable way. When adorable little Hugo Hippo heads out for a day of fun with his family at The Happy Herd Community Pool, he is confronted by all sorts of opportunities to make choices about his own safety. He learns to trust his own Uh-Oh Feeling when something feels too scary; he remembers to Check First with a safe adult before going anywhere unexpected; and he learns exactly what to do in case he gets lost. In this colorful story full of lovable characters and relatable situations, young kids will absorb essential tools and tips to keep themselves safe.
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As a classroom teacher and father of a 4 year old, I can say that this book delivered essential information about safety in a fun and engaging way. The choice of illustration and colors in the book are easy on the eye. The characters facial expressions were enough for my 4 year old to infer what was happening and what most characters were feeling. The book was the perfect platform to talk about a few iffy situations addressed in safety tip #6 and #7. Academics' Choice
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There are few things as essential as impressing upon young children the knowledge, guidelines, and behaviors that can help them keep safe as they navigate the world around them. This illustrated book, which follows 6-year-old Hugo Hippo and family during a day at the community pool, does an outstanding job of conveying that information in a way that kids can easily understand. Topics such as setting physical boundaries, interacting with strange adults, and what to do if you find yourself lost are addressed gently yet clearly. The highly engaging storyline, playful characters, and appealing artwork illustrate the sorts of situations children might find themselves in while demonstrating (through Hugo) what an appropriate safety-conscious response would be. Knowing a safe adult's phone number, staying within sight of your safe adult, saying no if something doesn't feel right (paying attention to your uh-oh feeling) are among the many topics and situations covered here with a light, often humorous, touch. Children and parents both will be the grateful beneficiaries of the wisdom contained in these pages. Tillywig Brain Child Award
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"A Little Book About Safety helps parents talk to their children about important safety topics that occur in day-to-day situations. The concepts are presented in a creative, fun manner and will surely reach young children at their level of development." Dr. Alanna Levine, Pediatrician and Auth
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My little guy loved the butterfly! This book was very well done and I hope I get the chance to review another. Keep up the good work! Academics' Choice
About the Author
SAMANTHA KURTZMAN-COUNTER is a children's book author, children's show producer and director, and partners with Abbie Schiller in The Mother Company. Samantha adapts all the books from the Ruby's Studio shows to ensure they are exceptional as stand-alone properties. She gets most of her notes from her son Jack, who just entered 1st grade. ABBIE SCHILLER is a children's book author, children's show creator and producer, and founder of The Mother Company. She and Samantha collaborate with renowned parenting experts and educators to ensure all The Mother Company books and shows are age-appropriate and educational. Then she tests them at home with her 3-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter and all their friends to make sure they are also totally entertaining.