Christine Mehlhaff

Emma Lion loves to make new friends. But Mama warns her to be careful and tells her not to talk to strangers. Emma sees new people wherever she goes, and she wants to meet them. How will she know who is a stranger?

A cautionary tale with charming illustrations and a gentle, repetitive message for young children to help them learn to stay safe. Parents should read and discuss the story with their children, helping them understand how to keep safe without becoming afraid.

Highly recommended.… (meer)

Summary: This book has talking lions and it is about a mother, brother, and daughter, lion. They go through their day and Matthew, Emma’s brother, tells Emma not to ever talk to strangers at the park, grocery store, at the bus stop, or anywhere else. He also tells her never to answer the door, or telephone, and not to take rides or candy from strangers.

Personal Reaction: I like this book because it teaches kids who to talk to and who not to talk to. It also is very realistic when talking about real life events.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. In the classroom, I could have the kids list who are not strangers.
2. In the classroom, I could have the kids list where they should look out for strangers.… (meer)