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Run! Run! Run!: A Child's Book About Gun Safety
Run! Run! Run! is an engaging story adults can use to open discussions about gun safety with the children in their lives. Follow the main character, Izzy, as they imagine what life would be like if the animals of the world were playing with guns. Tamar Manasseh and Laura Frisch bring rhyme and relatable art to the pages of this book for children of all ages.
36 pages, Paperback
Published October 18, 2023
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February 1, 2024
Approximately 3 million children are exposed to Gun violence in the US each year. This is a sweet little book on a not so sweet subject.
Gun ownership in urban areas, and handgun use for self defense is at an all time high everywhere in this country. We hear of accidental shootings and
killings of young children every day. Not always in the headlines either, that's how frequent these accidents are.
Run, Run, Run starts the conversation that we need to have with our young children, to give them a sense of control over these situations in a non-threatening way. The characters are cute animals who find themselves in a pickle, and the rhyming text engaging. The story opens the door to more pragmatic gun safety and storage conversations with young children.
What should a child do if they find a gun, best thing is to Run, Run Run and let a grown up know so safety can be assessed and addressed. The author leaves that answer to the parent, caregiver or teacher who is reading with children.
Changing gun culture is a long term issue, but changing our perception to a healthy respect for guns, and their potential to harm our children is needed now more than ever.
Gun ownership in urban areas, and handgun use for self defense is at an all time high everywhere in this country. We hear of accidental shootings and
killings of young children every day. Not always in the headlines either, that's how frequent these accidents are.
Run, Run, Run starts the conversation that we need to have with our young children, to give them a sense of control over these situations in a non-threatening way. The characters are cute animals who find themselves in a pickle, and the rhyming text engaging. The story opens the door to more pragmatic gun safety and storage conversations with young children.
What should a child do if they find a gun, best thing is to Run, Run Run and let a grown up know so safety can be assessed and addressed. The author leaves that answer to the parent, caregiver or teacher who is reading with children.
Changing gun culture is a long term issue, but changing our perception to a healthy respect for guns, and their potential to harm our children is needed now more than ever.
January 20, 2024
This book addresses the challenges of raising children in a violent time. If you ever discussed 'stranger danger' or 'stop drop and roll' as a way of preparing your kids for the larger world, then this book is the next logical step. In unequivocal terms, Run! Run! Run! empowers children with clear instructions regarding what to do if they hear gunshots.
Bravor to Tamar Manasseh and Laura Frisch for boldly speaking about this issue with children in mind.
Bravor to Tamar Manasseh and Laura Frisch for boldly speaking about this issue with children in mind.
January 21, 2024
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children in the USA, with "accidental" deaths resulting from children finding loaded weapons all too common. This beautifully illustrated book teaches children not to touch a gun if they find one, and to run! Run! Run! - to a trusted adult. The message is delivered with humor and at the level even the smallest kids can understand. It should be in every home and early childhood setting.
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