Safety is something that seems so simple yet has the most important meaning. In this day and age, we should definitely stress out the significance of putting welfare first than anything else. Safety precautions allow us, especially children, to prevent the risks and hazards that can lead to serious injuries. With everything that is going on in the world today, the kids — innocent as they are, should be trained to know the importance of being protected and recognizing the threats around them.
Additionally, these young minds must have adequate resources that will remind them of how beneficial and essential keeping themselves safe and being aware of their surroundings. Books can be the most effective teacher and medium that promotes safety and welfare. That said, here are some of the best books that will help kids learn more about the vitality of living in a safe and comfortable environment.
Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad by Keith Niles Corman
Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad emphasizes the significance of railroad safety for children by Corman. This children’s book and was published by Dorrace Publishing in 2016. Furthermore, the story follows two amazing kids named Katie and Kenny who are being accompanied by their dad to embark on a tour at their area’s railroad yard led by an engineer. The main theme of the book is to help kids realize that the railroad is not a playground where they can wander and play. Even though there are different types of transportation that are improving today, trains and locomotors are being highlighted by the author because of how he grew up watching the trains and due to the fact that many children are find trains interesting.
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders
This amazing book authored by Jayneed Sanders and illustrated by Craig Smith that is intended for the young readers was published in 2015. Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept centers on maintaining the safety and security of kids from improper touch — in other words, body safety. Hence, this book is a crucial tool for parents, teachers, and others to talk about the safe and unsafe touch in an unintimidating and kid-friendly manner. There are all-inclusive notes addressed to the readers and discussion questions at the end of the book that aim to help the prospects while tackling the story.
Not Everyone is Nice: Helping Children Learn Caution with Strangers by Frederick Alimonti
Frederick Alimonti’s Not Everyone is Nice: Helping Children Learn Caution with Strangers is a promising children’s book that helps remind the readers to not trust strangers easily. The story centers on a little girl named Kathy who was approached by an unfamiliar car while she was waiting for her mom outside of her school. The driver smiled and is trying to convince Kathy to let him drive her home. Before the innocent girl get into the car, her mom arrived and the stranger quickly drive off. Kathy got confused and offended after being left hanging by the stranger. Afterward, Kathy’s parents gently explained to her the situation and told her to never trust strangers easily.
I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety by Pat Thomas
I Can Be Safe: A First Look at Safety by Pat Thomas and illustrated by Lesley Harker is part of the 8-book series called A First Look At…series. The book recognizes the fears of the children and helps them to be more acquainted with the things that are essential to feel protected in various events. As a result, the readers will surely learn different types of safety measures and other important aspects that revolve around being protected. This book, moreover, is easy to read, which makes it perfect for its target readers. It also explores various topics, such as understanding emotional issues, answering questions about preschool student struggles, and more.
In conclusion, safety should be given more attention and priority by many. There isn’t more satisfying and comfortable feeling than knowing that your loved ones, especially the kids are well-oriented about the dangers in the society, are away from threats and risks. With everything that is going on in the world, being able to recognize hazards and knowing how to act while being at risk is essential.
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