Three little stories. Three important safety lessons. One big adventure in learning! Join the lovable Tickle Time Puppies in Tickle Time Safety Stories: 3 Stories in 1!, a colorful collection created to help toddlers and preschoolers learn simple, memorable ways to make safer choices. Through gentle stories, repetition, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-practice phrases, children can learn alongside Ares, Apollo, and their friends without making safety lessons feel scary or overwhelming.

ARES AND THE STRANGER When Ares meets someone he doesn't know, he remembers three important safety words: STOP. STAY. TELL. Ares learns not to go away with someone he doesn't know and to tell his trusted grown-up what happened.

ARES ASKS FIRST Matt the Cat invites Ares to his house after school to play video games. It sounds like fun—but Ares remembers that his parent doesn't know where he's going! Before he leaves, Ares learns to: ASK FIRST! Even with a friend. Even when it sounds fun. Even if he's been there before.

APOLLO SAYS NO!—LEARNING BODY BOUNDARIES Apollo learns that hugs should be something he wants, too. When Apollo doesn't want a hug, he practices an important body-safety rule: SAY NO. MOVE AWAY. TELL. Apollo discovers that his body belongs to him, he can speak up when a touch makes him uncomfortable, and he can always tell a trusted grown-up.

Together, these three Tickle Time Safety Stories introduce little learners to important concepts including stranger safety, asking permission before going somewhere, personal space, body boundaries, speaking up, and communicating with trusted grown-ups. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, families, caregivers, early childhood classrooms, and story time, this collection gives grown-ups an approachable way to begin important safety conversations with young children. Can you say the safety rules with the Tickle Time Puppies? STOP. STAY. TELL.