What Does It Mean to Be Safe?
What Does It Mean to Be Safe?
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Annotation: You have the power to protect yourself and others! What does it mean to be safe? Does it mean beating a throw to home pl... more
Genre: [Health]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #199124
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 10/01/19
Illustrator: Liu, Zhen
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-492-68083-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-492-68083-3
Dewey: 613.6
Dimensions: 23 x 26 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)

K-Gr 2 -In this addition to the series, DiOrio explains safety in the context of a variety of scenarios regularly encountered by children. She includes both physical and esoteric definitions of safety, such as freedom from fears of injury, abuse, bullying, and discrimination. Much of the book unfolds in one sentence that begins "Being safe means" Liu's illustrations show children encountering unsafe situations and overcoming them, often with the help of a caring adult. In one example, a woman hugs a young girl while a nearby boy apprehensively anticipates a hug that he does not want. When the woman reaches to hug him, he steps back and offers her a high-five instead. She returns it with a smile. The accompanying text reads, "understanding that yes means yes, and that silence is not yes." Expressive faces and body postures reinforce concepts. Children and adults in "safe" situations smile broadly and exude positivity and hopefulness. Two specific scenes are noteworthy. In one, a boy builds a toy wall, blocking two girls of color. In another, a joyous congregation holds signs and flags that promote acceptance. To a child without preconceived notions, these are simple black-and-white concepts of exclusivity and inclusivity. However, some adults may find them heavy-handed. VERDICT The message that all children deserve a safe, caring environment is one that transcends politics and deserves sharing.-Lisa Taylor, Florida State College, Jacksonville

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School Library Journal (Tue Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)
Reading Level: 1.0
Interest Level: K-3
Lexile: 630L
"Being safe means...
...feeling secure in your environment and protected from danger.
...looking both ways before you cross a street or parking lot.
...fastening your seatbelt."


Excerpted from What Does It Mean to Be Safe? by Rana DiOrio
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You have the power to protect yourself and others! What does it mean to be safe? Does it mean beating a throw to home plate? Does it mean never taking risks? No! Being safe is about feeling secure, feeling protected and being responsive--no matter the environment or situation. You can be safe in so many simple ways. From being aware of your limits to creating healthy boundaries. By not giving in to peer pressure and by standing up to bullies. And by being safe on the Internet, or knowing the right time to get a caring adult's help. This revised and updated addition to the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series is the perfect book to spark meaningful dialogue and ensure every child knows what it means to be safe.


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