About this book
Be Safe in Public Spaces! is an easy readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Join Max as he explores parks, malls, and train stations while learning how to stay safe and stay close to trusted adults. This story teaches kids simple rules for being safe in public spaces and helps parents start conversations about safety outside the home.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 450 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education, Story Time, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Memory Blocks Game activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Memory Blocks Game activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Be Safe in Public Spaces! with your child
Be Safe in Public Spaces! is a story about Character Education. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- What was your favourite part of Be Safe in Public Spaces!?
- What did you learn about Character Education?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Be Safe in Public Spaces!, readers find Character Education. Join Max as he explores parks, malls, and train stations while learning how to stay safe and stay close to trusted adults. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “One weekend, Max and his parents went to a busy park.”
Words to learn in this book
- public: A place where many people can go, like a park, store, or train station.
- strangers.": Someone you don’t know.
- crowded,": A place with lots of people close together.
- meeting spot: A place to go if you get separated from your family.
- restroom: A place to go to the bathroom in public.
- safe: Being protected from danger or harm.
- polite,": Using good manners, like saying “please” or “thank you.”
- helped: To do something kind for someone else.
- smoke: A place where people get on and off trains.
- toaster: A small reward or symbol, like Max’s “Safety Star,” showing he made a good choice.
- heat.": Warmth from the sun or warm air.
- exhaust: Hot air and smoke that comes out of cars and engines.
- highways: A big road where many cars drive.
- hive.": The home where bees live.
- nectar: Sweet juice from flowers that insects like to eat.
- focused: Paying close attention to one thing.
- damp: A little wet, but not soaked.
- decaying: Breaking down or rotting over time.
- larvae: Baby insects that look very different from adults.
- soil: The dirt that plants grow in.
- navigate: To find your way and move in the right direction.
- thorax: The middle part of an insect’s body where the wings and legs are attached.
- delicate!): Very small and easy to hurt.
- companion's: Someone who stays with you and keeps you company.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Memory Blocks Game activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 450 words, 5 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Memory Blocks Game activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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