Growing Up Brave Stories: Alex and the Big Meeting Tree
by Rao Marupudi
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Get low, get out, go to the tree! When the smoke alarm starts to chirp, seven-year-old Alex asks a big question: "If it beeps in the night... what do we do?" Nobody knows! So Alex becomes the family's plan captain. With Mom, Dad, little sister Lisa (and her giraffe, Gerry), he draws two ways out of every room, chooses the Big Meeting Tree and practices until it feels easy. Then Dad burns the toast, and the whole family is ready. A calm, empowering story about fire safety and family planning. For ages 5-8.
- Smoke alarm — a device that beeps loudly when there is smoke
- Escape — to get out of a dangerous place
- Meeting place — the spot everyone goes to in an emergency
- Plan — the steps you agree on before something happens
- Practice — to rehearse so you are ready
- Exit — a way out of a room or building
- Emergency — a serious situation that needs fast help
- Prepared — ready for something before it happens
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