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Children's Book: "The Sly Fox and the Chicks"

It's unfortunate, but the world we live in today can be scary, cruel, and tricky to children. Parents should take every opportunity to discuss child safety with their children, even as young as 3 years old. There are many ways to discuss dangerous people and situations, without making them feel threatened or scared.

The book, "The Sly Fox and the Chicks," by Carl Sommer, is about a family of chicks who are told "Never talk to strangers, even if they are friendly." Unfortunately, a couple of the chicks do not heed this warning, and end up being eaten by a sly fox in a lamb's disguise. This story uses a simple concept to teach children about "stranger danger." The story is easy to understand, but parents should be aware that there is more to discussing child safety with their children than "never talk to strangers." Children should understand what makes someone a stranger. Parents should also practice "what if" situations with their children. Give them the answers on what to do if they ever encounter dangerous situations. Child safety learning should become an integrated part of your child's everyday life.

MyParenTime.com recommends this book -- although my daughter and I would have rathered the two chicks would have disappeared somehow instead of being eaten...it just left a bad taste in our mouths :). Despite this, children will definitely get something out of this story. Parents can expand on it without scaring. Help children stay better prepared with the power of knowledge :).

My ParenTime July 2002

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