We have all heard about ‘stranger danger’. Hopefully, we will listen to what we have been told. Quite simply, you should never talk to strangers, or take anything from a stranger. Listen to those who warn you to be careful and to not trust people you do not know, even if the one warning you happens to be a monkey or an elephant, just like we have in this story!
Even grown-ups are not immune from stranger danger.

Use this ‘learn to read’ book, written by the award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, that is filled with word recognition, word repetition and rhyme, to begin the very important discussion of the subject of ‘stranger danger’. Talk to your parents and your friends about what it means to be a stranger, and what you should do if a stranger approaches you for any reason.

Remember to always be safe. Remember that if someone approaches you, and it doesn’t feel right, something is more than likely wrong; so run to a grown-up with whom you feel safe. There is also a free music video you can watch on Bellissimavideo’s YouTube channel that goes along with this book and brings this message home!