Geisler - I Wont Go With Strangers

First English Translation 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. Published by arrangement with Loewe Verlag GmbH. Title of the original German edition: Ich geh doch nicht mit Jedem mit! 2009 Loewe Verlag GmbH, Bindlach All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Sky Pony Press, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Sky Pony Press books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes.

Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Sky Pony Press, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or info@skyhorsepublishing.com. Sky Pony is a registered trademark of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyponypress.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Manufactured in China, December 2017 This product conforms to CPSIA 2008 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Cover design by Kate Gartner Cover illustration by Dagmar Geisler Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-3534-7 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-3536-1 Lus list: People who are allowed to pick up Lu from school without first asking Mama or Papa for permission: Mama, Papa, Phil, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Julia, Mrs.

Baker, Annie (but only to the playground behind the house) Lu does not go with anyone else. Shell only go with someone else if Mama or Papa has told her to beforehand. Lu has to wait today after school. Almost all the other children have already been picked up. Only Lu is standing alone outside. Resources for Adults: International Center for Assault Prevention (ICAP) Wolverton Center Library 200 College Drive Blackwood, NJ 08012 Phone: 856-227-7200 ext.4822 Email: Website: www.internationalcap.org National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Charles B.

Wang International Childrens Building 699 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175 24-hour call center: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) Phone: 703-224-2150 Website: www.missingkids.com The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) 2614 Chapel Lake Drive, Suite B Gambrills, MD 21054 Phone: 443-292-4565 Website: www.ncpc.org Kidpower Phone: 800-467-6997 Email: Website: www.kidpower.org National Criminal Justice Reference Services (NCJRS) For resources and publications related to personal safety for children Website: www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/psc_english_02/intro.html Lus list: People who are allowed to pick up Lu from school without first asking Mama or Papa for permission: Mama, Papa, Phil, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Julia, Mrs. Baker, Annie (but only to the playground behind the house) Lu does not go with anyone else. Shell only go with someone else if Mama or Papa has told her to beforehand. A woman comes by. Hello, Lu! she says. What are you doing here alone? Come on, Ill take you with me.

Were headed the exact same way. I dont know you, so I wont go with you! Lu says. But Lu, we know each other, the woman says. Of course, Lu knows she is Ms. Smith. And whats the name of her little dog? Lu does not know any of that. But what is Ralphs last name? Now its starting to drizzle. But what is Ralphs last name? Now its starting to drizzle.

Come on, Lu! a man shouts. Im just on the way to your house now. I dont know you, so I wont go with you, Lu says. Now, wait a minute! The man laughs. Dont you know my name? Lu does know that. The man is named Ralph.

And hes helping Papa build a bicycle shed in their yard. Does Ms. Smith prefer taking a shower or a bath? But what is her first name? Does she dye her hair red, or is that its natural color? I dont know you, so I wont go with you! Lu says. And besides, Mama said I should wait. Does he wash his own stinky socks? Does he have any pets? Maybe a snake, or a raccoon? A man pulls up in his car. Get in quicklyyoure getting all wet! he cries. I dont know you, so I wont go with you, Lu says.

But I know your mom, the man says. Now come on! No thank you! Lu says. Does he prefer red or green Jell-o? No idea, Lu thinks. I dont know you, so I wont go with you, she says kindly. And besides, Mama said I should wait. Well then, see you soon! Ralph says. Youre such a stubborn little girl, the man says. Youre such a stubborn little girl, the man says.

Your mama will be upset with me if I leave you here in the rain! I dont know you, so I wont go with you, Lu says again. Now the man is offended. He slams the car door and speeds away. Hes just as stubborn, Lu murmurs. She really doesnt know him. Shes only seen the man a few times from a distance.