If you are hanging from a trapeze
And up sneaks a camel with bony knees,
Remember this rule, if you please—
Never talk to strange... read full description
And up sneaks a camel with bony knees,
Remember this rule, if you please—
Never talk to strange... read full description
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Jan 20, 2009
Becky
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This is one strange book. At first I kept saying to myself, "they published this, really?" Then I read that it was a 'classic' golden book from the 1960s--1967 to be more exact. That clarified it a little bit for me. I can see at least one use for Never Talk To Strangers: to present to a classroom of college students as an example of didactic literature. What does the book offer to readers? Let's see. Rhymes mostly on the silly side. Nostalgic-looking illustrations with an odd flavor t
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Dec 05, 2010
Cornelius
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For kindergarten children, this is an excellent book to read to teach children about who and not to talk too. I would use this book in the classroom to as a read aloud to discuss with children different situations that they may encounter a stranger and what to do. The book is filled with colors and shapes to inform children in a kid way that strangers come in all shapes, colors, and forms.
Feb 28, 2009
Emily
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This was one of my favorite books as a child. I still actually have my worn well loved copy, it lives on my daughters bookshelf now. I think I enjoyed this book so much because of the art work and the funny yet serious story line. The book teaches kids about not talking to strangers and uses animals in funny situations to tell the story.
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Sep 29, 2011
Kate
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Not only was this my favorite book to have my mother read to me, but my favorite past time was to talk to all the strangers on our block. After babbling with strangers I would repeat, "never talk to strangers!" as a warning before going on my merry way.
Jul 15, 2009
Tricia
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Mixed feelings on this book that makes light rhymes about stranger danger. Not so much written as a message as a rhyming playful ditty about a serious topic of life or death. Am I being too dramatic? Sigh!
Oct 07, 2011
Ashley
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Blast from the past! I had this book when I was a kid... I'm going to try to find it for my kids. Good way to deliver that "stranger danger" message.
Aug 24, 2010
Danielle
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Apparently there was a TV special based on this book, but I don't remember it. I remember the book, though, and it holds up surprisingly well, decades later.
Sep 07, 2010
Shannan
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Close to the edition that I had but not exactly. It was the illustrations that pulled me in again and again.
Aug 26, 2010
Polly
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Still as creepy as I remembered. I think I successfully scared my son out of running away from me at Target.
Mar 26, 2009
Sierra
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Yes it is my FAVORITE! Except for not when Mikayla reads it to me over the phone :P
Feb 05, 2009
Karlie
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This book taught me soooo much. I still, to this day, look back on this for advice.
Apr 03, 2009
Sophie
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This is pretty self explanatory. It teaches the importance of never talking to strangers.
Aug 21, 2008
The Cavityhole
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I didn't like this because it seemed like it was trying to convert all children into silent hermits. They weren't allowed to talk to ANYONE, except maybe their teacher's friends... which seems like a REALLY bad idea to me.
Mar 20, 2008
Holliann
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I loved this book as a child, but now with my own children it is funny to see how they react to it. They think that every animal at Sea World is a stranger, not the guy that they don't know. It is funny!
Nov 30, 2011
Renee
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My father used to read me this book. I've kept it all these years, and share it with my boys now. They love it as much as I did.
Aug 06, 2010
Melanie
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I grew up reading this book. I love the funny animal characters that lighten the burden of teaching kids about strangers.
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