McGruff and Me - A Personalized Story

In this book, your child learns the basic safety habits.  

Price $18.95 Book # 517  Hard cover 6 3/4" x 8 1/4"  36 pages, For ages 5-11

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• Page 1 – Book title and picture illustrations
• Page 2 – Another picture illustration
• Page 3 – "McGruff and Me" was created especially for Michael Jeremy Smith at the age of 8, with love from Grandma and Grandpa, and McGruff - October, 1999.
• Page 4 – McGruff, the Crime dog wrote a letter.

Dear Mike Smith,

Tomorrow my police friends and I are coming to Atlanta to see you. You will learn many ways to "Take A Bite Out Of Crime."

Your friend,

McGruff

• Page 5 – Picture illustration

• Page 6 – Another illustration

• Page 7 – The next morning, Mike woke up and looked at the picture of McGruff on his wall. "Yippee!" shouted Mike. "Today is the day McGruff is coming to Atlanta!"

• Page 8 – After Mike got out of bed, he dressed and ate breakfast. He sat at the window until he saw McGruff and two police officers drive up in a police car. When Mike got in the car, they buckled up and went to meet Mike’s friends.
• Page 9 – Picture illustration
• Page 10 – Another illustration
• Page 11 – When they rode up to the school, Mike waved to his friends, Larry, Will and John. McGruff said, "I’m happy to see your friends walking to school together. It’s safer that way."
• Page 12 – Mike took McGruff to his class to meet everyone. McGruff said, "Hi, kids! Today I’m going to help you learn how to Take A Bite Out Of Crime. Let’s go to the auditorium."
• Page 13 – Picture illustration
• Page 14 – Another illustration
• Page 15 – The kids sat down in their seats. The principal said, "Today, McGruff and two police officers are going to teach us how to be safe." Everyone got quiet so they wouldn’t miss a word.
• Page 16 – McGruff said, "Everyone knows that I want you to help me Take A Bite Out Of Crime. But police officers also help keep you and your family safe. They are going to teach you some safety tips."
• Page 17 – picture illustration
• Page 18 – Another illustration
• Page 19 – the police officer said, "We are happy to be here with all of you. Our job is to make sure everyone follows the rules that keep them safe."
• Page 20 – The deputy spoke next. "How many of you know your name, address, and phone number?" Mike raised his hand. So did Larry, Will and John and all the other kids. The deputy said, "That’s great! But that’s only one part of phone smarts."
• Page 21 – Picture illustration
• Page 22 – Another illustration
• Page 23 – McGruff then asked the kids, "Who knows what number to call when you need help?" Mike raised his hand and said,"911 or 0." "Great!" said McGruff. "Now it’s time to say good-bye to our two friends."
• Page 24 – Later, while eating lunch, Mike, Larry, Will and John talked with McGruff about what they had learned. McGruff asked Mike and his friends, "What is an emergency?" Mike said, "An emergency is when someone is very badly hurt."

Will said, "Or when there is a fire."

John said, "An emergency is very serious."

• Page 25 – Picture illustration

• Page 26 – Another illustration
• Page 27 – That afternoon during recess, Mike, Larry, Will and John talked to McGruff about the broken swings on the playground. McGruff said, "When kids break things on purpose, it is called vandalism and vandalism is against the law." The kids promised to keep their eyes and ears open so they could tell an adult when they see vandalism.
• Page 28 – When school was over, Mike and McGruff got on the bus to go home. McGruff showed Mike that the kids leaving school on bikes had locked them up. "You know, Mike, locking up your bike helps stop crime," McGruff said.
• Page 29 – Picture illustration
• Page 30 – Another illustration
• Page 31 – As they walked home from the bus stop, McGruff and Mike talked about being safe when walking to and from school. McGruff said, "Always walk with your friends. Don’t take short cuts. And remember, never talk to strangers – people you and your family don’t know well.’
• Page 32 – Soon they were home. McGruff told Mike, "Always check out your home before going inside. If a door is open, or a window is broken, don’t go inside. Go to a neighbor’s house and call for help.’
• Page 33 – Picture illustration
• Page 34 – Another illustration
• Page 35 – Mike was sad when it was time for McGruff to leave. But Mike had made new friends – Police officers. "Remember Mike," McGruff said, "it’s our job to teach you how to be safe. It’s your job to learn."

Mike promised he would remember everything he learned that day. Then he waved good-bye to McGruff.

• Page 36 – A list of important telephone numbers that Mike Smith would need incase of an emergency, including numbers for neighbors and relatives, Mike’s home address and McGruff’s House number.

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