Who Is a Stranger and What Should I Do?

by Linda Walvoord Girard (Illustrator), Helen Cogancherry

Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this because I have a very weird collection of books. The cover alone makes it fit perfectly. That's the main reason why I bought this.
It has a lot of great information on stranger danger. Its funny how "bad" strangers use the same situations as back in the day. With free candy and lost puppies. Let's get variety people. Variety!
Now I know if a look a like Jeffrey Dahmer is lurking outside the bathroom, you run and scream!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of many books I am planning to read and review on the topic of stranger danger in order to find the right book to read to my kiddos.
This is an older book, but the lessons it teaches are timeless. From the first page, I like the message it’s giving.
Your day is more fun when people are cheerful and friendly. Whenever a parent or adult who is taking care of you is right there, it’s safe to chat with a stranger.” I haven’t found another book on the market yet that gives this message. I want my children to be cheerful and friendly when it is safe to do so, so I appreciate the fact that they got this message out of the way first. Then, they introduce “what is a stranger?” I love their definition of a stranger. It discusses how you can be familiar with the person, but they can still be a stranger. The next section, “what do I do if a stranger approaches?” Discusses never getting in a car with a stranger, what to do if they ask you for help, and to run and get an adult to help if they look sick or injured. “Strangers in public places” cover in school, on playgrounds, and public restrooms. The section “Telephone and doorbell strangers” is a good section that may not be as relevant today, as many families don’t have home phones anymore, but the doorbell section is still applicable.
The Never Never rule helps the children remember the most important point in the story: NEVER, never take a walk or go for a ride with a stranger. Then it discusses “Presents, promises, and Lies”, “Where can I run?” And the review of the safety rules end the book with those.
I also appreciate the end of the book that has hypothetical questions (obviously to use with older children) to help the kids imagine and practice these rules.
Overall, this book is the most comprehensive, age-diverse resource I have found that covers this delicate topic in a way that is helpful and serious, but not overtly scary. The images are simple line drawings, there is a lot of text, but almost no unnecessary text. It’s straightforward and understandable. This book is on the top of my to-buy list on this topic.

[Nicolas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little dated in places, but this is a helpful resource for parents trying to explain stranger danger to young kids.

[Sarah Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is broken down into 11 sections. each section is the answer to a question. the artwork of the pictures is a lot of line work but you can easily identify features. the coloring is mostly black and white with shading. there are hints and tints of a light blue. This book is great for a unit on stranger danger for children in preschool all the way up too 5th grade.

[Takeisha Hannor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a good book to teach children how to deal with strangers. This book offers a lesson learned at the end of the story. This book will be age appropriate for all ages. I really like this book.

[Nojood Alsudairi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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