Girls & Women, Safety, Family - General & Miscellaneous, Self-Help, Activity Books
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Overview
For girls who are on their own, this Smart Girl's Guide will lead the way to feeling confident and in control. Whether a girl is home alone for half an hour or half a day, she'll be prepared with boredom busters, fun-for-one ideas, quizzes, neighborhood know-how, snack recipes, safety tips, first-aid information, and sibling survival secrets. Plus, there is a special pullout book included for need-to-know info and house rules. Just fill in, tear out, and keep handy!
Editorials
Children's Literature -
How do you feel about staying home alone? Worried? Excited? Concerned? A Smart Girl's Guide to Staying Home Alone instructs girls how to stay safe and act wisely without adult supervision. In today's world, many children come from dual-working-parent homes, so this book will find a wide audience. Inside this guide, girls will find out how to stay informed and in control during difficult moments. Dottie Raymer also provides helpful boredom busters, quizzes, and snack recipes. There is critical information for navigating typical problems that occur—such as a knock at the door or a telephone ringing unexpectedly. Girls and their parents are instructed to develop a plan ahead of time for how to act during these situations. There is important information about safety concerns and tips about walking around unfamiliar neighborhoods. This book is a wonderful guide for children who stay home alone while their parents are still at work. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.Book Details
Published
February 1, 2009
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pages
64
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781593694876