Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Maude Spelman, Teri Weidner (Illustrator), Teri Weidner (Illustrator)
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(Paperback)
- Age Range: 5 to 6
- Pub. Date: March 2000
- 24pp
- Sales Rank: 15,948
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: March 2000
- Publisher: Albert Whitman
- Format: Paperback, 24pp
- Sales Rank: 15,948
- Age Range: 5 to 6
- Series: Concept Books Series
- ISBN-13: 9780807594735
- ISBN: 0807594733
Synopsis
In simple, reassuring language, therapist Cornelia Spelman explains that a child's body is his or her own; that it is all right for children to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love; and that "even if you don't want a hug or kiss right now, you can still be friends." A prefatory note helps parents talk to their children about good and bad touching. Full color.
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Explains what to say and do if someone touches your body when you do not want to be touched, especially when the action involves the touching of private parts.
Children's Literature
This is a wonderful book to help parents and teachers deal with young children on the subject of sexual abuse. With appealing illustrations and simple text, it aids children in understanding the difference between "good and bad" touching by others. Written by a licensed social worker, it includes a brief introduction to parents to help prepare them for introducing this subject to their children without overdoing it.
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Your Body Belongs to Youby Anonymous
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April 21, 2003: I found this book to be very helpful as a good introduction to the topic of body awareness, expression and protection of self. I started using it when my first child was very young (3). I now read it once in a while to both of my children (5 & 8) to keep the information fresh in their minds. The discussion of the topics brought up in the book should not stop there for parents and their children though. The wonderful thing about the book is that it brings up the issues without being scary and encourages children to talk more, which should always be encouraged.
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