Never Talk to Strangers

by Irma Joyce, George Buckett (Illustrator)

Overview

If you are hanging from a trapeze
And up sneaks a camel with bony knees,
Remember this rule, if you please—
Never talk to strangers.

This book brilliantly highlights situations that children will find themselves in—whether they’re at home and the doorbell rings, or playing in the park, or mailing a letter on their street—and tells them what to do if a stranger (always portrayed as a large animal, such as a rhino) approaches. Colorful, ’60s-style “psychedelic” artwork and witty, lively rhyme clearly spell out a message about safety that empowers kids, and that has never been more relevant.

Irma Joyce wrote many Golden Books during the 1960s.

George Buckett was a popular children’s book illustrator during the 1960s.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780375849640
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/13/2009
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	540,359
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Irma Joyce wrote many Golden Books during the 1960s, including the classic Never Talk to Strangers, illustrated by George Buckett.

George Buckett was a popular children's book illustrator during the 1960s. He illustrated Never Talk to Strangers written by Irma Joyce, first published by Golden Books in 1967.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Review, Parents, January 2009:
"In this whimsical Golden Book ... kids will learn what to do when a stranger rings their doorbell ... or shows up in a host of other places."

Editorial Reviews

Review, Parents, January 2009:
"In this whimsical Golden Book ... kids will learn what to do when a stranger rings their doorbell ... or shows up in a host of other places."

From the Publisher