Its 'Note to Parents' arms parents with positive and useful information about their role in educating their children on the always timely topic. Without any reference to anatomy or ill intentions on the part of others, this book effectively begins the self-protective process for the youngest of children. Offers a new and unique approach to making children less vulnerable to molestation and sexual abuse by empowering them without causing undue anxiety. Pre-school grade 3.īecause It’s My Body! By Joanne Sherman. The story is attractively presented and written in the language of a child. This is the boys' version of Annie, dealing with abusive touch and encouraging children to tell a trusted adult if anything happens to them. Pre-school grade 3.Īndy: a Book Designed to Encourage Children to Explore their Feelings about Confusing Touches. The story and discussion questions that follow encourage children to open up and explore their feelings. A storybook designed to help girls who have been touched in a way that is scary or confusing. This book provides a way to introduce the subject of “secret touches' to children, and to help children learn they don't have to keep secrets that hurt. Annie is a 19-page storybook about a child who is afraid to tell anyone that she was touched by someone in an inappropriate and confusing way. Paperbacks for Educators: The following books are for parents or children to choose from, parents to read with their children, and older children to read by themselves.īooks About Sexual Abuse and Good Touch Bad TouchĪnnie: a Book Designed to Encourage Children to Explore their Feelings about Confusing Touches.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center:.Members of SPSCOT (State Public Systems Coalition On Trauma).Recommended Books on Preventing or Helping Young Children with Difficult or Traumatic ExperiencesĪll books have been reviewed and recommended for children ages 3 to 9 by members of the Mid-Coast Maine Trauma Informed Community Group

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