Detective Smalls and his friends: Safe, Smart, and Brave

Description

• Title: Detective Smalls: Safe, Smart, and Brave
  Author: Dr. Michael G. Bomar

  A brave young detective, real‑world safety skills, and gentle, empowering stories—Detective Smalls: Safe, Smart, and Brave helps kids learn to protect themselves without feeling scared.

  Full Description:
  Detective Smalls is a curious, big‑hearted African American boy who notices clues everywhere he goes—on the way to school, at the park, online, and even in his own home. When something doesn’t feel right, he learns how to listen to his “uh‑oh” feeling, use his safety rules, and ask for help from trusted adults.

  In this warm, story‑driven book, Dr. Michael G. Bomar turns serious personal‑safety lessons into age‑appropriate adventures that kids actually want to read. Through short chapters, diverse characters, and everyday situations, children discover that they:

  • Have the right to feel safe in their bodies, at school, in public, and online.

  • Can say “no,” leave, and tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong.

  • Never have to keep unsafe secrets or do dares that make them uncomfortable.

  • Can protect their “Me Data” (personal information and photos) on screens and devices.

  • Are not to blame if someone else makes unsafe or unkind choices.

  Perfect for ages 5–9, Detective Smalls: Safe, Smart, and Brave covers:

  • Body boundaries and private parts in simple, respectful language.

  • Safe vs. unsafe touch, secrets, and surprises.

  • “No–Go–Tell” and “Run–Yell–Tell” in kid‑friendly scenarios.

  • Bullying and being an upstander for friends.

  • Getting lost, going places safely, and knowing safe routes.

  • Basic internet and device safety for young children.

  • When and how to call emergency services if no safe adult can.

  Each chapter stands alone as a quick read‑aloud and ends with a clear “lesson” kids can remember. At the back of the book, families and educators will find:

  • A brief Family Safety Pledge kids and adults can sign together.

  • Conversation starters and role‑play ideas.

  • Simple activities, checklists, and maps to reinforce key skills at home and school.

  Thoughtful, reassuring, and practical, this book is ideal for:

  • Parents and caregivers who want to talk about safety without creating fear.

  • Elementary teachers, school counselors, and social‑emotional learning programs.

  • Libraries, churches, community centers, and after‑school programs.

  Detective Smalls: Safe, Smart, and Brave gives children language, confidence, and concrete tools to stay safer in a complicated world—while reminding them they are never alone, always worth protecting, and capable of making smart, brave choices.