I Won't Go With Strangers (The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series)

Over 75,000 sold, this thoughtful, helpful book was written to help parents explain children the dangers posed by strangers. Lu wont go with just anyone! She is waiting to be picked up after school. She stands on the sidewalk, all alone, and it starts to rain. Ms. Smith walks by, and offers to take her home. Ms. Smith lives in Lus neighborhoodbut does Lu really know her? Lu asks herself, whats her first name? Does she dye her hair red? Whats her dogs name? And she says, I dont know you, so I wont go with you! And besides, Mama said I should wait. As other adultsall of whom Lu has met in some capacity beforeoffer to take her home, Lu continues to consider if she really knows them. One by one, she refuses to go with them. Until, finally, the person Mama said she should go home with shows upthough his appearance is a surprise to the reader! This sensitively narrated story illustrates how clear rules and arrangements can help protect and empower children during an especially vulnerable time of day. The ending includes a prompt for readers to create their own similar safe list, and a list of resources for parents.