Katie is upset by her parents' divorce, particularly since she only sees her father on Saturdays, until a sensitive teacher and her mother reassure her that separation does not mean a lack of love
Explains how to deal with strangers in public places, on the telephone, and in cars, emphasizing situations in which the best thing to do is run away or talk to another adult
Through the narration of a child, the author introduces the concept of privacy, establishing its broad meaning and then extending it to include the private parts of the body
Although Celia reacts to having been adopted with anger and insecurity, her parents help her accept her feelings and celebrate their love for her by making her adoption a family holiday.
