"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. The rhyming story and simple, friendly illustrations provide a way to sensitively share and discuss the topic, guiding young children to understand that their private parts belong to them alone....

"In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces young readers to the ideas of body safety and body image."--

Teaching 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. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them and to their body. It is equally important a child understands, from a very young age, they need to respect another person's...

"Every child's body has boundaries. And understanding those boundaries-as well as knowing what to do if they are crossed-is important to every child's safety. In this friendly, gentle book, simple words and colorful illustrations help share this important message with young children and their parents, teachers, and other adults in their lives"--

Discusses various self-defense options which may be used when in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation and suggests what solutions might work in real life.

Presents a case of child neglect in which the police became involved, demonstrating the positive effect of reporting abuse to caring people.

The last child was picked up by her parent at the school bus stop, but Anna's mom had not shown up yet. To make things worse, it started to rain. At this moment a Jeep drove up to her and the driver offered her a ride home. He looked really nice. Anna was almost going to get on his jeep when she remembered something important..

"'No Means No!' is a children's picture book 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. This book can be read to children from 3 to 9 years. It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights. The 'Note to the Reader' at the beginning of the book and the 'Discussion Questions' on the final pages, guide and enhance...

"Tell Everyone: Break the Silence of Child Abuse is a tool for parents, educators, and community specialists - social workers, first responders, medical personnel, therapists, etc. - to teach children to recognize and report abuse. Tell Everyone teaches children through the use of opposites, defining abusive experiences by comparing and contrasting abuse and kindness, and gives them a voice to share their stories" -- from publisher.