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MY BODY BELONGS TO ME Books About Body Safety for Children and Their Parents |
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Annabelle's Secret: A Story About Sexual Abuse by Amy BarthFourteen-year-old Annabelle tells the story of being sexually abused by a thirteen-year-old neighbor when she was seven years old, and about the long-term effects of the abuse and how she learned to deal with them. (Ages 6 - 10)
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That Uh-Oh Feeling : A Story About Touch by Kathryn ColeWhen Claire's soccer coach starts to flatter her too much and tickle her and ask her to keep it a secret, she starts to feel weird and decides to communicate her feelings and seek help from others. (Ages 5 - 8)
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I Said No! : A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private by Zack KingWritten from a child's point of view, advises young readers on ways to handle a variety of problematic situations, provides an easy-to-use system to help children rehearse and remember appropriate responses to keep them safe, and includes coverage of where to go for help and how to deal with shame and guilt. (Ages 5 - 10)
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Miles is the Boss of His Body by Samantha Kurtzman-CounterIt is Miles' sixth birthday and his family pinches, noogies, hugs, picks up, and tickles him, but Miles does not like all the physical interaction and he gets fed up. (Ages 4 - 8)
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Do You Have a Secret? by Jennifer Moore-MallinosDiscusses the difference between secrets that are fun to keep and those that make people unhappy, and encourages youngsters to confide in their parents or another trusted adult such painful matters as bullying or improper touching. (Ages 4 - 8) |
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Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect by Jayneen SandersTeaching young children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, is crucial to a child’s growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others. This is a book to teach children about body ownership, respectful relationships, feelings and emotions, choices, and recognizing bullying behaviors. (Ages 4 - 8)
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My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen SandersThe crucial skills taught in this book will help children to protect their bodies from inappropriate touch. Children will be empowered to say in a strong and clear voice, "This is my body! What I say goes!"(Ages 3 - 10)
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Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen SandersThis book was written to provide children with essential skills in self-protection, and to encourage them to always speak up. We recommend that children be read this story by a parent or caregiver. (Ages 4 and up) |
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My Body Belongs to Me : A Book About Body Safety by Jill StarishevskyA guide about body boundaries shares gentle, straightforward advice about how to recognize potentially abusive situations while staying safe and asking for help. (Ages 4 - 8)
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Not In Room 204 : Breaking the Silence of Abuse by Shannon RiggsAt a report card conference, Mrs. Salvador informs Regina's mom that Regina is doing a great job, but she is very quiet. Regina thinks of the secret she keeps so quiet; the one even her mom doesn't know. Will Regina find the courage to tell Mrs. Salvador her terrible secret? This helpful book provides a tool for adults to gently discuss sexual abuse with young children. (Ages 5 - 8)
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The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangersby Stan BerenstainThe Berenstain Bear cubs learn not to be overly friendly with strangers and give their rules for dealing with them. Includes a list of Brother and Sister’s Rules for Cubs! (Ages 5 - 8)
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Please Don't Give Me a Hug! by Judi MoreillonThere are children who enjoy a solid bear hug, and there are those who don't--and that's okay. Friendliness, love, and affection can be shown in many different ways! In this sweet book, young children share the different ways they feel comfortable being greeted by new or friendly acquaintances. (Ages 2 - 4)
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More Than Fluff by Madeline ValentineA fuzzy little chick is rendered uncomfortable by friends who pet her, squeeze her and declare her cute when she endeavors to prove that she is more substance than fluff, in a relatable story that discusses the topics of autonomy and consent. (Ages 4 - 8)
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That's What Friends Do by Cathleen BarnhartTold in two voices, middle-schoolers Sammie and David's long-term friendship is endangered when new student Luke begins flirting with Sammie just when David decides to confess his crush on her. (Ages 8 - 12)
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When You Know What I Know by Sonja SolterOver the course of a year, ten-year-old Tori endures a difficult and emotional journey after revealing that she has been sexually abused by her uncle. Told in verse about her journey in the aftermath of the abuse, she encounters family members who don’t believe her and take her abuser’s side before she finds the courage to fight back. (Ages 8 - 12)
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Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. (Ages 6 - 10) |
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Aly Raisman : Athlete and Activist by Anna LeighUS Olympian Aly Raisman is a leader in and out of the gym. She has risen to great prominence as an outspoken voice against sexual assault. This title covers the most fascinating details of her life as a gold-winning gymnast. (Ages 9 - 14)
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