CAREGIVERRESOURCES: BODYSAFETY&CONSENT
PT/RH 158.2 BOWE,L
LydiaBowers
The story in book five of the We Say What's Okay series helps children to realize that no one is entitled to another's body, which includes things like hair and wheelchairs. Children will be empowered to say no (and it doesn't have to be polite).
Gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, the story focuses on the powerful message of self-love. Aly's inspiring words are paired with expert-vetted resources.
PT/RH 177.1
ElaineTai YesMeans Yes
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.
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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.
This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate 'no.'
RachelBrian Consent (ForKids!)
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.
This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe.
Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection.
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
and it will take care of you.
LydiaBowers WeListento OurBodies
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.
Thisguidebreaksdownmyriadsituations involvingconsentandbodilyautonomy, includingnavigatingneworchanging feelings,recognizingpowerimbalances, stayingsafeinonlinespaces,andkeeping relationshipsmutuallycomfortable.
BarbaraDee MaybeHeJust LikesYou
Barbara Dee explores the subject of #MeToo for the middle grade audience in this heart-wrenching--and ultimately uplifting--novel about experiencing harassment and unwanted attention from classmates.
Want a Hug? is a book about communication, understanding, mutuality, listening, and love. Far from a didactic lecture, this joyful picture book affirms that developing consent skills is a natural, positive, fun, and affirming experience.
KateMessner Chirp
CaringAdults
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. KimberlyKing BodySafetyfor YoungChildren: Empowering
King takes the fear out of sexual-abuse prevention and makes it child-friendly and approachable, so you can confidently communicate with children and protect them.