Playing It Safe With Mr. See-More Safety --- Let's Rap and Rhyme
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.
The Story Behind This Book
My name is Mr. See-More Safety and this is my story. One day I was standing on the corner stuck on my post. You see, I’m a stop sign and it is my job to tell cars when to stop. During my years on the job I saw children doing many dangerous things such as running after a ball that had rolled in the street, or forgetting to look both ways when crossing. I prayed that I would come alive to help kids everywhere learn important safety rules. My wish came true when one day I woke up and I could move around. I wasn’t stuck on my post anymore. But first I had to make sure that my friend, Maddie, would take over my post. She agreed and wished me good luck on my new adventure. I know you will enjoy it here and learn a whole lot so that you can become “SAFE SMART KIDS”!