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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

The story supports meaningful parent–child conversations about community helpers, safety drills and procedures, and how to talk about difficult or unexpected local events. With clear, full-color illustrations and simple, reassuring text, this book helps young children make sense of uncomfortable situations and feel more secure.

Part of the Big Conversations with Little Children series, this engaging book for three- to six-year-olds follows a young child who finds comfort in his teacher’s safety lessons after a frightening event in his community.

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