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by Jessica Britagna (Author), Children And Artists Of Connecticut (Illustrator)
Bay, the Connecticut Water Safety Dog, is an engaging, age-appropriate children's book designed to help students learn important water safety and boating safety skills in a positive and supportive way.
Through Bay's visits to classrooms, boats, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters, students are introduced to essential safety concepts such as wearing life jackets, following boating rules, staying with trusted adults, and understanding that water conditions can change quickly. Bay's calm and friendly presence helps children feel comfortable while learning lessons that can save lives.
With simple language, real-world settings, and captivating illustrations, students of all ages and learning styles are empowered to make safe choices, on and around the water. Each page encourages discussion, critical thinking, and safe decision-making, creating an ideal companion for classroom lessons, assemblies, and safety programs.
Bay, the Connecticut Water Safety Dog, supports social-emotional learning by reinforcing responsibility, awareness, and confidence around water. It aligns well with health, physical education, and safety curricula and can be used across elementary and middle school grades.
At its core, this book empowers students with knowledge they can carry beyond the classroom, reminding them that safety is a shared responsibility and that smart choices help everyone come home safely.
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All proceeds from sales of this book goes to support the mission of Light The Way Inc.
