Childrens book about dangerous situations...?

Question

I had this book when I was little. Late 80's to mid-90's probably. I can't remember if it was one book, or a bunch of small ones. It was kind of a safety book, about talking to strangers and such. I remember one story of a girl who told her mom that her uncle touched her. And another about a boy going to the mailbox by himself or something, and things like that. About not taking candy from strangers, and what to do if certain things happen to you.

I'm asking because my little sister is slow, and I think reading it might help her understand better. It came up because some guy stopped my 13 year old sister on the street today. So yea, any idea what I'm talking about?

It might have been something through the red cross or whatever, since my grandma was a nurse and we had a lot of stuff like that.

Also, the picture in it weren't childlike, they were drawn, but they were drawn to look like real people and places, not all bright and cartoony like a lot of childrens books.

FOUND IT! It's two books, apparently. Both by the same author, one called "What is a stranger and what should I do" or something (I closed the window) and one called "My body is Private". Thanks for your help though, everyone!

Answer 1

I am not sure if this is the one you are talking about or not. This one might be newer, but it sounds real informative & might be something along the lines that you are looking for:

http://www.bewaretheunknown.com/reviews.html

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Another book that might be of interest is "We're Not Monsters: Teens Speak Out about Teens in Trouble" by Sabrina Solin Weill (ISBN: 0606244662). It is not quite what you are looking for but I would recommend it to families that have teens. It is a real insightful book .
Review from School Library Journal (Friday , February 01, 2002):
With candor and a mix of teenage testimony and professional advice, this book sheds light on some of the most disturbing contemporary issues: teen killers, suicide, sexual offenders, dangerous sex with older men and women, infanticide, and self-injury. Weill explores the reasons for the emergence of these societal problems and admonishes teens to build connections and communicate with their peers and parents. For each topic, the what, who, why, and how are addressed along with warning signs and possible solutions. Relevant profiles of teens who made the news and "Scary Stats" close each chapter. Written for teens and concerned adults, this open, forthright discussion taps the experiences, attitudes, and opinions of an array of young people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds across the United States. These teens speak out about the behaviors of their troubled peers and share their insights on why they occur. Information and observations from experts offer constructive responses to deviant behaviors.

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Scary but true article:

http://www.komotv.com/pda/news/news_story.asp?ID=36528

One factor for children not following safety procautions even though they may feel that something is not quite "right" about a situation, is that adults often teach them one thing but follow a different set of rules in front of them. I cannot tell you how many parents probably tell their children not to talk to strangers or never get in a vehicle with a stranger, but I walk & I have a lot of people try to pick me up with their children in the car.
Or I am sure that you have seen parents force their children to talk to people in stores or accept candy from them. It sends a mixed signal to children.

(Sorry for any typos. Spellcheck is down. )

Answer 2

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Answer 3

strangers there may help a little good luck hon

Answer 4

Here's a couple of links. I'm sure there are others.