Body Safety
Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger by
Every parent must navigate the tricky situation of teaching kids about personal boundaries in a healthy, age-appropriate manner. Finding the right personal safety books to do it, however, just got easier with this book about personal space. Little Nick's story is a beautifully illustrated consent book for parents to read with their little boys and girls. In this boundaries for kids book, Little Nick experiences several situations that make him uncomfortable, but once he tells his parents, he gains new ways to address the situations. What Kids Will Learn: Body safety and awarenessSocial skillsConsent for touch and no touchGood touch, bad touch differentiationStranger danger Little Nick's story provides a great guide for social emotional learning for kids. All of the situations in the children's safety books are relatable and useful for teaching consent to children in an age-appropriate manner, whether they're a boy or girl. The exceptional story lets kids see who their body belongs to, how to express their feelings in what's said, what rules they might set up, and when there need to be exceptions to things like underpants for doctors. This baby and child safety book is great conversation starter that kids can use while learning to read. The social emotional learning book for kids features rhyming text and high-quality illustrations that help children read the story themselves as they learn about good touch, bad touch for kids. This body safety book for kids also promotes the basics for teaching kids about private parts. This kids' book about safety increases body awareness for kids and is an excellent addition to any child's library. *** Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger is part of a series of social emotional books for kids that explore emotions, feelings, and social skills. This story is designed to help parents talk to their child about self-care, keeping safe, growing up, how to say what makes them uncomfortable, and much more. So, don't wait and add this book to a child's reading today!
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS COLPublication Date: 2022
Cell Phoney by
After much anticipation, Joanie Maloney finally gets her very own cell phone! Knowing that owning a cell phone requires responsibility and sound judgment, Joanie's mom requires her to complete a Cell Phone Safety Course. "Mom, it's a phone? it's not a weapon!" Joanie exclaims.Along with Joanie, children will learn the six rules of cell phone usage which are designed not only to keep them safe, but also to keep them from being tempted to hurt others. By knowing the rules, children can become masters of their cell phones and avoid becoming a "Cell Phoney!"
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS COOPublication Date: 2020
Don't Touch My Hair! by
It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens... until, finally, Aria has had enough! This humorous picture book speaks to a national conversation on strangers touching black hair (from Solange's song "Don't Touch My Hair", to Phoebe Robinson's You Can't Touch My Hair), and sparks an important conversation on personal boundaries for children as Aria explains that her hair should not be touched without asking for permission first. Commercial, imaginative, and fun, Don't Touch My Hair! can be used to teach young readers about personal boundaries and asking for permission--and that it's all right to be told "no" as well.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS MILPublication Date: 2018
How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? by
From crossing the street with Mama to encountering a stranger, the playful but careful antics of America's favorite dinosaurs will make readers laugh aloud -- and prompt discussion of safety issues.Few things in childhood are as important as learning how to behave safely, and the topic deserves discussion in every family. Now Jane Yolen and Mark Teague deftly approach this critical subject with warmth, humor, and hilarity.The wildly funny contrast between Teague's massive dinosaur children and their human-sized surroundings makes this subject especially appealing and funny. Where a book about safety for children might be potentially frightening, the antics of immense dinosaurs jumping on the bed or learning how to dial 9-1-1 on Mama's tiny phone will keep readers laughing from start to finish.Parents, children, teachers, and other caregivers need a comfortable way to discuss safety, and this book provides just that. And as children learn invaluable rules about safe behavior, they'll beg to read it again and again for the wildly appealing silliness on each page. Here is a book that belongs in every household!
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS YOPublication Date: 2015
My Body! What I Say Goes! by
This comprehensive, empowering and age-appropriate children's book will teach children about respect, consent and body boundaries. It also explores safe and unsafe feelings, early warning signs, a safety network, the correct names for private parts, safe and unsafe touch, and the difference between secrets and surprises. Ages 3-9
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SANPublication Date: 2017
My Body Belongs to Me / Mi Cuerpo Me Pertenece by
Acclaimed book, now in English and Spanish, helps adults teach children about abuse, getting help, and how to set boundaries to stay safe. Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening--or that it's wrong. Now available in a bilingual English-Spanish edition, My Body Belongs to Me /Mi cuerpo me pertenece offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to sensitively share and discuss the topic of sexual abuse. Through simple language and colorful illustrations, this straightforward, gentle book guides young children to understand that their private parts belong to them alone. The overriding message is that if someone touches your private parts, tell your mom, your dad, your teacher, or another safe adult. In a country where, according to estimates from the CDC, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before age eighteen, this book is an essential abuse-prevention resource to help children feel, be, and stay safe. Using her experience working as a New York City prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes, Jill Starishevsky has crafted a book that addresses body boundaries in a way that kids can understand.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS STAPublication Date: 2020
No Means No! by
This book is about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. It is a springboard for discussions regarding consent and children's choices and rights. The Note to the Reader and Discussion Questions guide and enhance this essential discussion. Ages 2-9
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SANPublication Date: 2015
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by
This beautifully illustrated children's book sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. It is an invaluable tool for caregivers and educators to broach the subject of safe and unsafe touch in an age-appropriate way. The discussion questions support both reader and child when discussing the story. Ages 3-12
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SANPublication Date: 2017
The Talk by
As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very difficult conversation far too familiar to so many Black and Brown Americans in this gentle and ultimately hopeful picture book. Jay's most favorite things are hanging out with his pals, getting kisses from Grandma, riding in his dad's cool car, and getting measured by his mom with pencil marks on the wall. But as those height marks inch upward, Grandpa warns Jay about being in too big a group with his friends, Grandma worries others won't see him as quite so cute now that he's older, and Dad has to tell Jay how to act if the police ever pull them over. And Jay just wants to be a kid. All Black and Brown kids get The Talk--the talk that could mean the difference between life and death in a racist world. Told in an age-appropriate fashion, with a perfect pause for parents to insert their own discussions with their children to accompany prompting illustrations, The Talk is a gently honest and sensitive starting point for this far-too-necessary conversation, for Black children, Brown children, and for ALL children. Because you can't make change without knowing what needs changing.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS WILPublication Date: 2022
When Lyla Got Lost (and Found) by
One day, while shopping at a store with her mom and little brother, Lyla got lost. Thankfully, she remembers what to do and is soon reunited with her family. This beautiful story educates and assures young readers about what to do should they become one of the 7 out of 10 children that get lost in their lifetimes and offers caregivers language and tips to help prepare kids, just in case.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SCHPublication Date: 2015
