Playing It Safe With Mr. See-More Safety --- Let's Rap and Rhyme

Playing it Safe with Mr. See-More Safety -- Let's Rap and Rhyme --- is the first book of its kind dedicated to helping children learn what it means to be safety conscious in all areas of life. The poetic style offers children a way to remember important concepts through the use of repetition and rhyme. As children listen to the poems, they will begin to refer to them in their everyday lives. The character, Mr. See-More Safety, was created to be a friend to children by encouraging them to make safer choices. Although entertainment is important so children will not lose interest, the  These rhymes are filled with vital information which parents sometimes assume children already know, but in reality, may not. By receiving valuable safety instruction at an early age, children will have the chance to develop sound habits that will help them throughout their lives. 
     Playing It Safe with Mr. See-More Safety was written for children of all ages. Parents can enjoy the illustrations and as children begin to read, the rhymes will reinforce the illustrations which they have already become familiar with. By observing and carefully discussing each scene with a parent or teacher, children will learn to identify the kinds of situations that could lead to an accident. As children enter each new stage of development, they will have a better understanding of "cause and effect" and the connection between their actions and the consequences that could follow. It is our hope that Mr. See-More Safety will become a role model so children will have a strong desire to imitate him. His positive influence will help children resist negative peer pressure to act in an irresponsible or dangerous manner. Mr. See-More Safety's goal is to teach children how to identify serious risks in their environment and find ways to eliminate them where they have the power to do so. He approaches the topic of safety in a gentle fashion but due to the seriousness of the subject matter the illustrations, as well as the text, must send a powerful message and cannot be compromised. Some of the terminology will be new and may need to be defined, but the words will become automatic as the vocabulary is repeated over and over and understood in context. A glossary has been included for this purpose. To help children feel the rhythm and express the poems in tempo, the symbol (...) indicated where to pause will be used throughout the book. 
     The issue of safety continues to be our first priority because our children are our most precious gifts. We hope Mr. See-More Safety becomes a welcome partner in the effort to help children think critically and perceptively, thereby preventing the conditions that so often lead to tragedy. We must make every effort to give our children the tools that will help them to be as safe as possible.