Danger Is Everywhere: questions to ask and activities to try
Pencils, socks, clouds: danger is everywhere! Danger Is Everywhere is a brilliantly silly handbook for avoiding danger.
What age is it for? Danger Is Everywhere is best for ages 8–11. Good for: A very silly handbook for avoiding danger.
Danger Is Everywhere (David O'Doherty and Chris Judge)
- Age
- 8-11
- Best for
- A very silly handbook for avoiding danger
Enjoy the silliness, and talk about the difference between silly worries and real safety.
What it helps with
- Humour
- Silly versus real dangers
- Reading for fun
- Worries
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who is Docter Noel Zone?”
- “What dangers did he warn about?”
- “Which was silliest?”
- “Which were real?”
- “What would you add?”
- “How do you stay safe for real?”
5-minute activities to try together
Danger guide
Write a silly danger warning for an everyday object.
Real safety
List three real safety rules at home.
Free printables: Danger Is Everywhere worksheet and activity pack
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- Age
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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