caregiver resources: body safety & consent
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MY BODY BELONGS TO ME
Jill Starishevsky
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YES MEANS YES
Elaine Tai
Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening--or that it's wrong. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe.
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DON’T HUG DOUG
Carrie Finison
Meet Doug, an ordinary kid who doesn't like hugs, in this fun and exuberant story which aims to spark discussions about bodily autonomy and consent.
Only you get to control your body. And others get to control theirs. It can be hard to express how you feel when it comes to touching and being touched, or know how to react if someone else wanted more space. Yes Mean Yes helps you and your grown-ups understand, talk about, and respect body boundaries.
J 362.76 SPIL, L
IT’S MY BODY: A BOOK ABOUT BODY PRIVACY
Louise Spilsbury
Your body is amazing! It can move, grow and heal as well as help you think, read and talk. Look after your brilliant body, from eating well to exercising and keeping clean. Respect your body and make sure others respect it too. If you don't want a hug or a kiss from friends or family, it's okay to say no. Your body belongs to you! Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
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WANT A HUG?
Christine Babinec
Far from a didactic lecture, this joyful picture book affirms that developing consent skills is a natural, positive, fun, and affirming experience. With colorful, inviting illustrations, children will learn that it's okay to say no and, perhaps more importantly, it's okay to say yes. The power is in the choice.
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DON’T HUG THE QUOKKA!
Daniel K. Errico
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THIS IS MY BODY, I GET TO CHOOSE
Brook Sitgraves Turner
This is My Body--I Get To Choose features photographs of kids practicing consent out in the real world. Written to help families and educators teach body autonomy and consent, this rhythmic text is a tool for toddlers, preschoolers, and grownups alike.
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DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR!
Sharee Miller
Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note.
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In Don't Hug That Quokka!, young readers get a lighthearted and friendly introduction to the concept of consent, learning that even the most adorable creatures might not want a hug-unless they say so!
CAN I GIVE YOU A SQUISH?
Emily Neilson
Kai, a merboy, loves to share hugs with his mother, but learns that some friends prefer fin bumps, tail claps, tentacle shakes, or claw pinches.
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WE LISTEN TO OUR BODIES
Our bodies let us know if we feel unsafe or might be in danger and can tell us when we are calm or need healthy touch. In this story, Mr. B helps Deja understand what her body is telling her by asking her to describe what her body is feeling.
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MAYBE HE JUST LIKES YOU
Dee
When boys in her class start touching seventh-grader Mila and making her feel uncomfortable, she does not want to tell her friends or mother until she reaches her breaking point.
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WELCOME TO CONSENT
Yumi Stynes
This guide breaks down myriad situations involving consent and bodily autonomy, including navigating new or changing feelings, recognizing power imbalances, staying safe in online spaces, and keeping relationships mutually comfortable.
Messner CHIRP J MESS, K
Moving to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, a young gymnast hides a secret as she makes new friends and investigates her grandmother's claim that someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm.
PT/RH 158.2
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CONSENT (FOR KIDS!)
Brian
This is a guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. 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.
PT/RH 362.76 KING, K
BODY SAFETY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Written for educators and parents by a prevention education expert, this is the comprehensive guide you need to navigate this complex and sensitive issue.
Kate Rachel Kimberly King Barbara Lydia Bowers