Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect: Teach children about body ownership, respect, feelings, choices and recognizing bullying behaviors

This book is AMAZING for teaching children AND adults about boundaries, consent, and respect! It was slightly repetitive, but it was really interactive! My kids were severely abused by my ex and so now I am having to teach them about boundaries and that what was done to them was not mindful of their body boundaries, and they are learning what consent is and that they were not being respected as a person. They ASK me to read this book. It gives children power over themselves and they gain a sense of their autonomy. It was very well worded, engaging, interactive like I mentioned, well illustrated, and they really grasped the concept in the end. I’m really proud of the progress my kids have made and I’m glad it held their attention! It didn’t delve heavily into sexual assault of any kind if anyone is wondering, but I think that is better discussed outside of a children’s book anyway. Definitely buy this book if your child doesn’t understand boundaries, or if they have been in unfortunate situations because it gives them their own power back!

This book did a great job of teaching my child body boundaries. It has tips for parents communication as well which is so nice. We tried having these conversations before she started pre-school, but this book is what really helped that conversation take off. I like how interactive it is.

Growing up I remember hating to give hugs and kisses to family, most of whom I only saw a few times a year — so they were essentially strangers. To this day, I dislike affection outside of a few select people. As an adult now, who is a proud auntie to my besties two boys, I wanted to gift them something that I hope will help them remain safe and know that they're allowed to have their own autonomy. Before purchasing this book I asked to make sure it was okay, considering the content the material covers it's a parental subject matter — although, it's done in a very age appropriate manner! My bestie LOVES this book, she thinks it's absolutely fantastic for introducing consent and boundaries to children — her husband who was skeptical at first is also pleased, which is awesome! Well done. Highly recommend.

I bought this book to teach my autistic child about body autonomy and boundaries. He loves the illustrations and the stories are well written, he is grasping the concepts! So thankful for such a great social story about an immensely important topic for children to learn!

A very well-done children’s book that explains body ownership, boundaries, and consent in a simple, direct, and age-appropriate way. The language is clear enough for kids to understand without confusion, and it does a good job reinforcing that their body belongs to them and they have the right to say no. It also teaches respect for others’ boundaries in a way that feels balanced and not scary or overwhelming. The examples are practical and relatable, which helps kids apply the ideas in real situations. Overall, it’s a strong educational resource for early safety and respect conversations, and it fits well for introducing these topics in a calm, supportive way. very well-done children’s book that explains body ownership, boundaries, and consent in a simple, direct, and age-appropriate way. The language is clear enough for kids to understand without confusion, and it does a good job reinforcing that their body belongs to them and they have the right to say no. It also teaches respect for others’ boundaries in a way that feels balanced and not scary or overwhelming. The examples are practical and relatable, which helps kids apply the ideas in real situations. Overall, it’s a strong educational resource for early safety and respect conversations, and it fits well for introducing these topics in a calm, supportive way. very well-done children’s book that explains body ownership, boundaries, and consent in a simple, direct, and age-appropriate way. The language is clear enough for kids to understand without confusion, and it does a good job reinforcing that their body belongs to them and they have the right to say no. It also teaches respect for others’ boundaries in a way that feels balanced and not scary or overwhelming. The examples are practical and relatable, which helps kids apply the ideas in real situations. Overall, it’s a strong educational resource for early safety and respect conversations, and it fits well for introducing these topics in a calm, supportive way.

There are so many things I can say about this book. It is fantastic. As a future teacher, it meets the standards for high quality children’s books I’ve learned about in my classes. I bought this book for my unit on health and safety. I was deciding between several books and I am so pleased that this is the one I went with. It has colorful and engaging illustrations. The words are in an easy to read font and are not overwhelming. This book talks about consent and boundaries in a child-appropriate manner and makes it easy for kids to understand. It provides examples that are relevant to kids lives. It talks about a “safety network” and includes that one person should be outside the family. The characters are diverse in ethnicity, religion, ability, personal and gender expression, and family makeup. It includes discussion questions for educators and caregivers to use as you read the book, making the book a much richer learning experience. This book is one that all children need read to them. I wish that I had this read to me as a child. This book will empower children to have confidence, set their own boundaries, and assert their needs. I highly recommend this book!

All children should have this book! I read this to my 5 year old. It explains boundaries and consent in very easy to understand ways. NO SEX ever mentioned, but lays a great foundation for the future AND applies to so many other interactions children have with their peers (tag, hugging, sitting together, etc). It has lots of opportunities throughout the book to practice recognizing verbal and non verbal signs of consent. It also empowers children to say NO and teaches body safety. For my autistic son, something that was really helpful, was actually DESCRIBING the facial features and body language someone gives when they are saying "no" without words. This has helped him so much in playing with his baby sister! Must read for all parents/children. Educators should have this in their classroom.

This book is a perfect conversation started with your children. My then 3 year old son was hitting everyone and touching everything, so I took this book and talked to all 3 of the you get kids about personal boundaries, respectful space, and saying no (giving consent or not). Though the 3 year old was a little young for the book, I recommend starting early with these topics using this book because they children related better to this rather than me simply talking. I recommend this book to any parent who feels a little awkward having conversations like this with their child.

As someone who worked a lot with child SA survivors, I read this regularly to my three year old who started preschool last year, and recommend it to everyone. It covers everything from body boundaries (whether holding hands, hitting, or kissing) to waiting your turn, to telling parents if your body bubble isn’t respected.

I bought this book when I was a health teacher. It’s a wonderful resource to teach kids about their body autonomy and the power of their own "no" in a way that’s simple and empowering. The book does a brilliant job of breaking down concepts like consent and body bubbles. It encourages children to listen to their "safety sensations" and gives them the confidence to set boundaries with friends and family alike. It’s not just about their own space, though; it’s a fantastic tool for teaching kids how to recognise and respect the boundaries of those around them. With its inclusive illustrations and gentle tone, it’s a must have for any Australian classroom or home. It turns a potentially tricky subject into a series of positive life lessons, giving kids the right vocabulary to stay safe and feel in control.

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I absolutely love this book. My daughter is only 21 months but it’s never too early to start introducing consent and respect! We read through it together, talk about the images and she’s now began repeating bits to me, for example I’ll point to the girl who doesn’t want a kiss and she will say “she’s sad” and when I ask why she replies “don’t want kiss, want hi five”. It shows me she is beginning to understand parts of the book, she has also started to tell us no if we ask for a hug or kiss and she’s not in the mood, which is great, as she’s learning her body is hers. As the book says “your body is yours, and you are the boss of it!”. I think this book is a great foundation and starting point for any parent. The illustrations are great too, although this probably is aimed at older children, it’s definitely engaging for toddlers thanks to the beautiful imagery!

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