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This book brilliantly highlights situations that children will find themselves in-whether they're at home and the doorbell rings, or playing in the park, or mailing a letter on their street-and tells them what to do if a stranger (always portrayed as a large animal, such as a rhino) approaches. Colorful, '60s-style "psychedelic" artwork and witty, lively rhyme clearly spell out a message about safety that empowers kids, and that has never been more relevant.

I found this old gem at an estate sale. Great children's book. Basically it's telling the boy throughout the book not to talk to strange animals. :) ( )

a book discussing how to not talk to strangers but instead of strangers, they are animals. the animals act in ways that strangers would to help identify different situations and how to handle them with strangers.
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This book brilliantly highlights situations that children will find themselves in—whether they’re at home and the doorbell rings, or playing in the park, or mailing a letter on their street—and tells them what to do if a stranger (always portrayed as a large animal, such as a rhino) approaches.

I thought that this was a very cute book. The illustrations were very silly and colorful. Having the silly pictures really lightens the mood of the book. The book is a great way to reiterate to children not to talk to strangers. I loved that the author used animals, instead of people, for strangers. By using animals, it lightened the tone of the overall message of the book. With every scenario presented in the book, there was a small poem about it. For example “If you are hanging from a trapeze and up sneaks a camel with bony knees, remember this rule if you please…never talk to strangers.” I really liked the rhyming aspect of the book. The moral of this story is pretty clearly stated in the title, and that is to never talk to strangers. I think this book is relatable to children because parents are constantly reminding their children not to talk to strangers. Although this book is relatable, it is not realistic. The animals are given a human-like characteristic, which determines this story as a modern fantasy. Overall this was a very cute book and I would definitely recommend this book in the classroom. ( )