Poisons are tricky. They can hide in bathrooms, kitchens, even in refrigerators and outside! After Otto makes a mistake and uses bathroom cleaner instead of soap to wash his hands, his mom calls poison control, and the man at the poison control center sends Pal, a friend to take Otto on a poison discovery through his home to learn all about how to keep safe from poisons, and how you should always ask an adult before you EAT, SMELL, or TOUCH ANYTHING. In accordance with the Central Texas Poison Center at Baylor Scott & White Health, Jennifer Watson has written an educational adventure to teach children and adults all about how to recognize and be careful around common poisons and venomous snakes and insects. Including exciting, hands-on activities and a teacher's guide, Otto's Poison Discovery is a fun and informative approach to learning about poison safety in your home. Remember, your local poison control center can be reached any time, day or night, by calling 1-800-222-1222!
Author Biography
Jennifer Watson, an educator and writer living in Central Texas with her husband, four children, three dogs, and two cats, began educating the community in 2012 when she started working with the Central Texas Poison Center. Seeing the need to reach more people and facing limited funding, she created this book to help educate the public on the dangers of poisons. Having found her true passion in writing, she resigned from the poison center to pursue her writing career. However, the poison center still has a highly qualified educator on staff, and Jennifer is still available for book signings and public presentations.
Ralph Voltz's career began at age thirteen with a cartoon commission for a German sci-fi series written by his dad. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Ralph has illustrated more than 500 book covers for various publishers as well as children's books, 3-D animations, murals, and magazines. In his spare time, he teaches art and design at King's College, coaches his daughter's rec soccer team, and follows Bundesliga games. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, Laura, and daughters, Carly and Josephine.
