From donning helmets in places where things clatter and clonk to wearing masks around people who cough or chatter, this is a lively look at the many items we wear to stay safe.

We often wear things to protect ourselves in different environments, whether it’s goggles when snorkeling or helmets at the skate park. Sometimes it’s headphones around loud noises, or neon vests when crossing a busy street, or warm gloves in the freezing snow. Whatever the situation calls for, special gear keeps us and others safe.

Equal parts fun and informative, with kid-friendly artwork and sound words to engage the youngest readers, this picture book from creator Sarah Finan looks at the gear we wear, from head to toe, that helps us take care when exploring and enjoying the world around us.

What We Wear When We Take Care is a young children’s picture book about the different items of clothing or accessories that we wear to protect us when we are doing different things. From helmets to high-vis, goggles to gloves, this book covers numerous items.

Over four pages there is basic information about why we wear a certain item, including brightly coloured illustrations to help the reader understand and some sound words to accompany the items too.

The book is a quick read and is good fun as well as being educational. It will certainly capture children’s interest and hopefully make them remember the safety equipment when they need it.

Overall, What We Wear When We Take Care is an enjoyable book that reinforces the need for safety in many situations and is good for creating talking points whether at home or in a classroom setting.

Sarah Finan worked for several years as a graphic designer before receiving her MA in children’s book illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. Her work has been featured in the dPICTUS Unpublished Picture Book Showcase, and she has been long-listed for the Klaus Flugge Prize.