Denise Tressler

"Mommy, Who Are the Bad Guys?" Denise Tressler

When a little boy named Scotty becomes curious about bad guys, he looks to his mother for the answers to his questions. His loving mother openly and honestly explains the dangers of child predators to her son. Who, what, where and why pertaining to child safety unfold as they hold their conversation. The text is simple talk for difficult topics such as strangers, "no touching places", what to do if approached, and who to turn to for assistance if a child is found in any of these situations. The colorful illustrations help to bring visual comprehension of the perils of these encounters across to young readers. For the parents: The author created this work to be used as a tool to aid you when discussing child safety awareness with your children.