Penguin's rambunctious animal friends can't seem to behave at the playground. They throw sand - and run so fast they knock each other down! By the end of the day, however, the friends have learned what's safe in playground play. "Required reading for parents and children alike." - Kirkus Reviews

Discusses polite, respectful behavior on the playground.

Playgrounds are great places to play with your friends. But if you are not careful, you could get hurt. If you follow the playground safety rules explained in this book, you can have a fun time on all kinds of playgrounds.

"A boy teaches an alien from a planet with no gravity how to be safe on a playground"--

"Text first published in 1990 by Children's Press, Inc."

"Flashing lights & fun sounds! Press the correct number to light the green light!"--Cover.

Play is important for cognitive, emotional, and physical development of children. Use the four components experts have identified for safety: supervision, age-appropriate design, fall-surfacing that contains approved materials, and equipment maintenance. This handbook is what you need to maintain an existing, or to create a new, pleasing, and challenging playground that is safe, but not boring. Heather M. Olsen, EdD, is executive director of the National Program for Playground Safety. Susan D. Hudson, PhD, has been an educator, consultant, and practitioner in the field of leisure, youth, and human services for over thirty-nine years. Donna Thompson, PhD, founded the National Program for Playground Safety.