Give children “the scoop” on personal safety with this important story written to empower children with the skills and confidence needed to make right choices in their daily social interactions.

SCOOP is an acronym to help children remember five personal safety strategies to keep them safe in everyday situations: be Smart, use your Call list, zerO talking to strangers, keep strangers Out of your personal space, and always Pair up.

The story tells of a mother teaching her child about the safety rules regarding strangers in a way that easily opens up communication with a child about this important topic.

A must for every person interested in the safety of children.

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TOPIC: Personal safety, dangerous strangers

INCLUDES: Story

GRADE LEVELS: K-5/AGES: 5-10

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, Small groups, Classrooms

AUTHOR: Julia Cook

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary-school counselors, elementary-school teachers, librarians, parents

9 x 8, 32 PAGES, PAPERBACK, COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, 2007