Creating a safer world for all children
I would like to acknowledge and honour the creator of the original Protective Behaviours (PB) program manual, Peg Flandreau West (1928-1991) who was a school social worker from Madison, Wisconsin. The PB stories and activities in these books and digital activities are based on the themes, core concepts and strategies of Peg Flandreau West’s PB manual and have been adapted and expanded upon to enhance personal body safety and social and emotional learning.
And the PB journey continues…
Protective Behaviours Storybooks
Lottie’s Big Feelings is the first book from the Little Adventurers Series based on the Protective Behaviours educational program.
Lottie Lamb discovers that she has big feelings, calm feelings and feelings can change.
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The Flashcard activity in the book is also available as a digital download.
Kaylo’s Amazing Body is the second book from the Little Adventurers Series based on the Protective Behaviours educational program.
Kaylo Koala discovers he needs to listen to the body signals (Early Warning Signs) in his body and recognise why his body is reacting to scary situations.
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The Flashcard activity in the book is also available as a digital download.
Florence’s First Concert is the third book from the Little Adventurers Series based on the Protective Behaviours educational program.
Florence’s First Concert explores the safety continuum and taking risks that can promote a growth mindset. Every year all of the flamingos are invited to the big party. Flo is excited and nervous about her first concert. Will she remember her dance steps and achieve her dream of dancing on the stage?
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The Flashcard activity in the book is also available as a digital download.
Coming in 2026: Winnie Potty and the Brainy Farm
A gentle bridge between feelings, early warning signs, and safety stories
Six-year-old Winnie Potty has a big question:
“What happens in my brain when I learn something new?”
Set on her Uncle Jack’s wonder-filled farm, this inspiring, rhymical story explores how curiosity, kindness, practice, sleep, movement and being brave enough to try new things—help the brain grow strong.
Drawing on the Early Years Learning Framework (4.1) and guided by Protective Behaviours pedagogy, this bridge book connects the Little Adventurers series (Books 1–3) with the upcoming Winnie Potty series (Books 4–9). It gently introduces brain development, helping young children understand how their brain lights up and grows every day through connection, safety, and learning.
"Neurons are like a tiny tree. When I make mistakes, it’s okay—because the pathways are growing in my brain.”
Geoff Stribley
Geoff has always loved drawing and started illustrating when he left school.
In 1990, Geoff ventured out as a freelance illustrator and gradually developed a regular client base. Geoff still maintains involvement with many of his regular clients that he starting working with in the early 1990’s.
Being a traditional illustrator, Geoff enjoys the art of caricature. He has captured a niche market in designing character logos, illustrating, and drawing caricatures, and Geoff’s clients share glowing reviews.