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Age Range
3 - 6
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2025-02-14
Page Count
24
Publisher
Gardner Media
Grade Level
Pre-K - 1st
ISBN
9781961961180
Themes
safety

Liam Learns about Safety- Community Upheaval (Big Conversations with Little Children

Written by Dr. Lauren Loquasto and Illustrated by Lindsay Dale-Scott

This engaging book for three-to-six year olds, part of the exceptionally helpful “Big Conversations with Little Children” series, features a young child who is reassured by his teacher’s safety lessons after experiencing a troubling event in his hometown. Addressing a variety of concerns, this book will encourage parent-child discussions about community helpers, safety drills and procedures, and (potential) acts of local violence. Clear, full-color illustrations and easy-to-understand text will help your child feel better about uncomfortable unforeseen events.

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Age Range
3 - 6
Genre
realistic fiction
Copyright Year
2025-02-14
Page Count
24
Publisher
Gardner Media
Grade Level
Pre-K - 1st
ISBN
9781961961180
Themes
safety
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