I Can Be Safe A First Look at Safety First Look at Books Series

I Can Be Safe : A First Look at Safety : First Look at Books Series
ISBN: 9780764124600
Publication Date: 1 April 2003

Educates readers about safety, including the value of fear as a warning of danger, the need to beware of people whose behavior creates discomfort, and the importance of learning how to stay safe.

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.

About The Author Pat Thomas is an American psychotherapist, who specialises in healthcare and environmental issues. She was appointed editor of The Ecologist magazine in 2007, where she was previously Health Editor. Her journalism has been widely published in the national press and she regularly appears on radio programmes as well as on BBC News, Sky News, Carlton Granada Talk TV, LBC and The World Service. She lives in London.