Most children, especially children on the autism spectrum, accept adults' friendliness at face value. Sometimes it can have tragic consequences. Written by a Deputy Sheriff, this book is credited with foiling at least 22 stranger abductions. Characters Bobby and Mandee explain stranger danger in a way that is accessible, but not frightening, for children. Read it to your child and role-play different scenarios. Create a password only you and your child know, label backpacks on the inside (so strangers won't know your name). Strangers can be men or women, old or young. Adults should not touch,...

Bullies, Beware This is a little book is going to have a big impact In this moral-driven story, Mandee tells big brother Bobby how a bully took all her money. Bobby stresses that she needs adult help, and explains what to do if it happens again. Don't argue; just walk or run away; tell a trusted adult, or call 911. If the adult doesn't believe you, tell another adult until you find someone who understands. A quiz at the back of the book helps the reader remember what to do, and there's a place to write the phone numbers of --safe grown-ups-- to call.

Educate, before it's too late In this moral-driven tale, Bobby explains to Mandee that some secrets should not be kept--especially those that threaten a friend's safety. Bobby explains to Mandee the concept of abuse and then tells a very sad story--of a boy who did not tell a trusted adult about his friend's abuse and what happened as a result. Mandee replies with a story of her own, about her friend at school. Together, Bobby and Mandee decide to go to Dad and ask for his advice on how to help Mandee's friend. Author and former Deputy Sheriff Robert Kahn recommends that parents read this...