If I Get Lost: Stay Put, Remain Calm, and Ask for Help

by Dagmar Geisler

A thoughtful book that explains to children what to do if they are ever separated from their parents in public.

Lu is excited to go to the marketplace with Mama today. It's crowded, and she clings to Mama's red coat, but when she stoops for a second to pet the cutest little puppy, Mama is suddenly gone. She looks around quickly, but she can't find Mama. She does cross paths with a little boy, Roberto, who is also lost, and has been for a while. 

Luckily, Lu knows just what to do to help herself and, now, Roberto. She recites the steps they must complete while Roberto dries his tears. Though Lu advises Roberto to stay put and to call his father on his cell, Roberto cannot remember his father's phone number—and Lu refuses to go with a stranger to his car where the man says she can use his phone. The next step is to find the police, not because Lu and Roberto are criminals, of course, but because the police will help Lu find Mama and Roberto find his father. Lu and Roberto must fight the urge to panic and trust that they'll be reunited with their parents shortly.

This sensitively narrated story illustrates how clear rules and arrangements can help protect and empower children during an especially vulnerable outing. The ending includes a straightforward list of steps children can memorize in case they are lost in the future, as well as prompts for parents to help prepare their children for this situation.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published May 26, 2020

About the author

Dagmar Geisler wurde 1958 in Siegen geboren und studierte bis 1984 Graphik-Design an der FH Wiesbaden. Nach dem Studium arbeitete Sie als Zeichnerin beim ZDF, als Layouterin in einem Trickfilmstudio und als Gerichtszeichnerin für die Frankfurter Rundschau.
Sie hat eine Vielzahl an Kinderbüchern mit ihren Illustrationen veröffentlicht, aber auch eigene Geschichten verfasst. Ihre bekannte Wanda-Reihe erscheint im dtv und wurde 2007 mit dem Penzberger Urmel ausgezeichnet.
Heute lebt sie mit ihrer Familie als freie Autorin und Illustratorin in der Nähe von München.

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lu and her mother go to the market to shop for some needed items, but Lu is soon distracted, and loses sight of her mother. During her search she meets a dog, and a boy who are also lost, so Lu recalls and uses the six steps she learned if she ever got lost in crowd away from her mother. Helpful hints for both parents and children to use are at the end of the book.

[Jazmine Callies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall an informative children’s book that explains what to do if a child is to get lost while with their parents. This could also be used in other situations. I like this for younger children and older children as well.

[Tami (agreatbook) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great way to start a conversation with your kiddos about what to do when they get lost.

[Launna · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has a decent message although there is something that doesn’t sit totally right with me for some reason. Good to start a discussion though.

[vlad popescu · Rating 4 out of 5]

O carte utilă, atât pentru copii cât și pentru părinți.

[Vy Meow · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 Apr 2025
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