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Summary: Teaching with love and joy
Review: "Never talk to strangers" became a chanted phrase for our 3 children as we traveled and met many new people. They knew that Mom and Dad should introduce new people, as we remembered the phrase and the marvelous illustrations. Am now reading the book to the grandchildren.
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Summary: Our two year old granddgt already LOVES it
Review: I bought the original book for my (then) 2 yr old dgt back in 1974, and we/she read it so much the pages were frayed and the cover worn. Even though the original book had more vibrant illustrations, the story and lesson-to-be-learned are even important in 2001. Olivia loves the rhyming and has already begun repeating the phrases as the pages are turned! Valuable teaching book about strangers, accomplished in a mild, non-threatening way!
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Summary: Book teaches difference between strangers and others
Review: I purchased this book at the same time I purchased Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe by Gavin De Becker. I read Never Talk to Strangers first, and was very disappointed. What do camels with bony knees, grouchy grizzly bears, parachuting hawks, a rhinoceros waiting for a bus, coyotes asking the time, and cars with whales at the wheel have to do with teaching my child about strangers - other than their ability to rhyme with the phrase "Never talk to strangers, please."? After reading Protecting the Gift, I decided to return this book rather than share it with my 3 1/2 year old daughter, especially after the author specifically mentioned the book Never Talk to Strangers in a chapter about why merely teaching children not to talk to strangers doesn't work. I would rather teach my children that it is *strangeness* (inappropriate behavior that's relevant), not strangers, that can be dangerous.
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Summary: It may be a sentimental favorite, but it's ridiculous.
Review: I purchased this book at the same time I purchased Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe by Gavin De Becker. I read Never Talk to Strangers first, and was very disappointed. What do camels with bony knees, grouchy grizzly bears, parachuting hawks, a rhinoceros waiting for a bus, coyotes asking the time, and cars with whales at the wheel have to do with teaching my child about strangers - other than their ability to rhyme with the phrase "Never talk to strangers, please."? After reading Protecting the Gift, I decided to return this book rather than share it with my 3 1/2 year old daughter, especially after the author specifically mentioned the book Never Talk to Strangers in a chapter about why merely teaching children not to talk to strangers doesn't work. I would rather teach my children that it is *strangeness* (inappropriate behavior that's relevant), not strangers, that can be dangerous.
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Summary: Greatly disappointed
Review: I was so excited to find this book, it had been a favorite of mine as a child. Unfortunately when it arrived I was horrified to find that it was published with a new illustrator. The old book had the most beautiful, colorful, magical illustrations. This new addition is drab, and lacks any of the charm of the previous edition. Im sending this book back. Although the theme of the story is an important one, its a shame that they had to change the illustrations.
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Summary: If you want to teach your kids about strange ANIMALS....
Review: So who WAS the stranger, was it the bear, or was it the Camel, or was it the bee playing a bassoon? My kids couldn't tell you.
Unfortunately I read this story with my kids the first time. I was horrified as I read through it with them. They enjoyed the silly humor, but I bought this book to teach them about strangers and strange behaviors.
This book completely missed the mark! How often does a Camel or a rhinoceros barge in to their lives? I had to explain to them, after the story, the whole stranger theory. And the first thing out of my child's mouth was "Ya, and you got to watch out for camels too."
To make matters worse it suggests that because your friend or family knows someone, they are "OK". Most sexual offenders are by people your friends or family know.
I don't think this is really a book for young children. I think it is too confusing to distinguish WHO the stranger is and how to handle a real life situation. Such as getting away quick and telling a trusted grown up.
All and all, I might be over reacting a little bit but when it comes to such a difficult subject, I want to make sure they CLEARLY get the message I am trying to teach them.
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Summary: Book teaches difference between strangers and others
Review: This book was a part of my childhood collection and I loved it. Can't wait to see the updated illustrations. Strangers were always a tremendous and constant concern to my parents and I can say that this book was a great help in starting conversations and showing us the difference between a stranger and other people we encountered. As a teacher, mom and former child, I highly recommend this story. It is both effective and enjoyable.
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Summary: Don't take it so seriously!
Review: This is an old-time favorite book of mine, published the year I was born. I've waited a long time to find a copy for me to share with my child. The illustrations are fabulous and the rhymes keep kids giggling. It's a sweet message, but not one that's meant to teach all aspects of personal safety. I'll always love this book!
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