Author(s): Simon J. Doble; Patricia M. Young (Text by); Maree L. James (Illustrator); Elly Bingham (Photographer); Catbird Media (Designed by)

Social Justice

The OH NO MO! Smarty Safety Series is a collection of delightfully illustrated children's books with photographic backgrounds, lending authenticity to each storyline which unfolds in easy to read rhyming verse. This first series is designed to teach safety in a realistic, fun and informative way. Each of the stories contains a valuable and memorable lesson for young children preschool aged to year three. Along with his trusty toy Tiger, Mo shares this experience and others in a brand new series of books designed to teach children how to calmly handle a range of stressful situations. At the alarm catch cry of OH NO MO! Mo and his three best friends Archie, Luca and Wil use the advice they have learnt from the Smarty Safety Drills. Together the friends find they can help each other with any challenge they may encounter. 'Safety and Fun, Packaged as One' is the theme of each book with the OH NO MO! catch cry alerting the young reader to stop and think about how they would deal with the situation if they found themselves in the same position as Mo and his friends. With catchy verse and bright illustrations loaded with detail, this series is sure to bring these valuable lessons to light in a fun, engaging manner. Published primarily as a valuable teaching aid, particularly for children five to eight years of age, the rhyming text and easy 5-point Smarty Safety Drill that accompanies each story will ensure the lessons are soaked up - and remembered!