Mommy, What's a Safe House? (English/Spanish)

Pierre’s mother works at a safe house. “What’s a safe house?” he wonders. In a real-life conversation with his mother, eight-year-old Pierre finds answers to his questions. Pierre experiences the joy of going to a safe house and realizes there’s nothing to fear. He wants to go back to help others and make a difference. This story brings a difficult, global topic to a child’s level in a heartfelt conversation between a parent and a child.

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Partial proceeds of the book will go to Habiba and the safe house work in Spain.

“As a parent and grandparent, it is our responsibility to define and support the safety and protection of our children most of all and that of other human beings as well. Tastefully written and illustrated. Will inspire a more global mindset and the interweaving of the tapestry of all peoples.” —Angie B.

“The real world has real problems. The best stories for children help prepare them to overcome genuine issues with real solutions. Without going into detail, the author allows us to have hope no matter what has happened in the past for someone else and by extension we can gain hope for ourselves.” —Andrew H.

“A beautiful story about tackling the hard subject of safe house with a child. Told from the point of view of a woman who works at a safe house. Great for children of all ages. No graphic details at all.” —Hannah L.

“Although I don't have any kids yet, I can imagine how hard it can be for parents to talk to their kids about the hard, scary things in this world. Not only does this book tackle the issue of human trafficking in a way that is sensitive and appropriate for younger audiences, but it starts in a place that we could all stand to remember; empathy.” —Alyssa S.