Books: Reviews by Rowena Thomas

Where Do Babies Come From

‘Where Do Babies Come From’ by Heath McKenzie is a book for children about reproduction that was published in 2022.

Play and Learn: Where do babies come fro

Cath Hakanson wrote the book titled “Play and Learn: Where do babies come from?” It is the ideal activity for introducing children to the mysteries of reproduction in age-appropriate, shame-free conversations.

Secrets and Surprises by Jayneen Sanders

‘Empathy’ by Jayneen Sanders is a book within the Little BIG Chats series, which aims to help parents, guardians, and educators have age-appropriate conversations with young children. This book explains what kindness and empathy are.

Its all OK By Me

‘Its all OK By Me’ was written by Kim May and aims to educate children understand diversity and how wonderful it is. This is assisted by colourful illustrations.

Have I given you my CONSENT?

‘Have I given you my CONSENT’ was written by Kim May and aims to encourage children to speak up in situations where they may be feeling uncomfortable. This is assisted by colourful illustrations.

Funny Feelings Aren’t Funny

‘Funny Feelings Aren’t Funny’ was written by Kim May and aims to help children recognise their bodies reactions when they are feeling nervous, anxious, or unsafe. This is assisted by colourful illustrations.

Around the World by Jayneen Sanders: Cel

‘Around the World,’ by Jayneen Sanders, is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which is intended to assist parents, guardians, and educators in having age-appropriate conversations with young children. This book emphasises the importance of celebrating racial equality and diversity.

Mindfulness by Jayneen Sanders: Explorin

Jayneen Sanders’ book ‘Mindfulness’ is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which is designed to assist parents, guardians, and educators have age-appropriate discussions with young children. This book delves into the significance of mindfulness and learning calming techniques.

Families by Jayneen Sanders: Celebrating

The book ‘Families’ by Jayneen Sanders is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which is intended to help parents, guardians, and educators have age-appropriate discussions with young children. This book celebrates family diversity.

Empathy by Jayneen Sanders: Exploring th

Play & Learn Paper Doll Families

‘Play and Learn: Paperdoll Families’ was written by Cath Hakanson. It is the perfect activity for starting shame-free, age-appropriate conversations about the mysteries of reproduction to curious children.

Play & Learn Paper Doll SuperHeroes

Cath Hakanson is the author of the book “Play and Learn: Paperdoll Superheroes.” It is the ideal activity for easing into age-appropriate, shame-free discussions about anatomy, gender, and the differences between male and female bodies.

Play & Learn Paper Doll Friends

‘Play and Learn: Paperdoll Friends’ was written by Cath Hakanson. It is the perfect activity for starting shame-free conversations about bodies, even including the private parts!

My Safety Network by Jayneen Sanders: In

Jayneen Sanders’, ‘My Safety Network,’ is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which aims to help parents, caregivers, and educators engage in age-appropriate discussions with young children. The concept of a safety network is introduced in this book.

My Early Warning Signs by Jayneen Sander

‘My Early Warning Signs’ by Jayneen Sanders is one book within the Little BIG Chats series which aims to assist parents, caregivers, and educators to have age-appropriate discussions with early learners. This book explores early warning signs and what to do if a child experiences these signs.

I Always Try by Jayneen Sanders: Develop

‘I Always Try,’ by Jayneen Sanders, is one of the Little BIG Chats series, which aims to help parents, caregivers, and educators have age-appropriate conversations with young children. This book delves into the development of a growth mindset regarding resilience and persistence.

Feelings by Jayneen Sanders: Understandi

‘Feelings’ by Jayneen Sanders is one of the books in the Little BIG Chats series, which aims to assist parents, caregivers, and educators in engaging in age-appropriate discussions with young children. This book investigates how to comprehend various feelings and emotions.

Everyone is Equal by Jayneen Sanders: In

‘Everyone is Equal,’ by Jayneen Sanders is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which intends on assisting parents, caregivers, and educators in engaging, age-appropriate discussions with young children. This book examines the significance of gender equality and diversity.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday! describes is about celebrating a babies first day in the world.

What’s in There?

What’s in There? helps young readers enjoy learning more about the new member of the family as parents talk about having a baby.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds is about teaching young kids about the dangers of pornography and what to do when they see it.

Consent

‘Consent’ by Jayneen Sanders is one in a series of fantastic books for young readers introducing consent and body boundaries.

Boss Of Your Own Body

‘Boss Of Your Own Body’ By Byll and Beth Stephen gives young readers the message that even though they are little they are the boss of their bodies.

From My Head To My Toes I Say What Goes

‘From My Head To My Toes I Say What Goes’ By Charlotte Barkla is a rhyming book for young readers about consent and boundaries

Yes! No!

‘Yes No’ By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli is a board book for young readers about consent.

Don’t Hug Doug (He Doesn’t L

‘Don’t Hug Doug – He Doesn’t Like it’ by Carrie Finison is a colourful story book to introduce boundaries and consent.

Your Whole Body Book

‘Your Whole Body Book’ By Lizzie DeYoung a book about our amazing bodies that naturally includes genitals.

Who We Are

Who We Are helps assure children who are meeting new people that the differences they see in every person are normal.

What to Expect When Mommy’s Having

This book aims to answer all the questions other kids have about babies and where they come from.

I’m the Boss of My Body

Through this book, adults can empower their kids to protect themselves from the dangers no matter where they are and who they’re with.

Bodies Are Cool

Bodies Are Cool helps small kids appreciate their own body and that of others and celebrate diversity.

My Pop-Up Body Book

My Pop-Up Body Book is a pop up book about how life starts and how the body functions and works together.

Enid and Her Two Mums

Enid and Her Two Mums tells the story of a young girl who has two mums and that it’s great.

Who’s In My Family?

Who’s In My Family? is about Nellie and Gus who went to the zoo and observed different families and appreciated how each of them is unique.

The Bare Naked Book

This book describes all the ways that different bodies can be unique from others while most body parts are the same

Families Can

Told in rhyme, Family Can celebrates the wonderful differences that make each family special and unique, helping kids embrace diversity.

Different – A Great Thing to Be!

Different – A Great Thing to Be! is a story about Macy who has down-syndrome, learns that the things that make people different make each person special and amazing.

How Are Babies Made?

How Are Babies Made? a lift the flap Usborne book about how babies are made, live and grow.

Before You Were Born

Before You Were Born is a lift the flap book that helps parents and kids talk together about the amazing development process inside the uterus.

These are My Eyes, This is My Nose, This

These are My Eyes… talks about our body parts and naturally includes genitals too.

This Girl Can

This Girl Can sends the powerful message, that girls can do anything.

This Boy Can

The book tells boys that they can be anything they want to be, reminding them that they are capable of anything.

Love Makes a Family

Love Makes a Family is a book that teaches kids that love makes a family.

Embrace Your Body

Embrace Your Body reminds kids that we are all different and that they are amazing the way they are

Don’t Touch My Hair

Don’t Touch My Hair, is a story book about consent and tells a story of girl who speaks up and tells people not to touch her hair without her permission.

Can I Give You a Squish?

Can I Give You a Squish? is a story book for young kids, and a useful tool for parents who want to lay down the groundwork about what consent.

Who Made Me?

Who Made Me? is a book from a Christian perspective about how babies are made.

Who Has What?

Who Has What? is a story book for young readers about bodies and their right names.

The Bum Book

The Bum Book is a fun book about different people’s bums, that can lead to conversations about being diverse and unique.

My Body is Special and Private

My Body is Special and Private is a board book that empowers young kids about keeping their bodies safe.

My Body’s Mine

Written in rhyme and told from a child’s perspective, My Body’s Mine teaches kids about boundaries.

God Made Your Body

Body is a christian faith based book for young readers about bodies.

Some Parts Are Not for Sharing

Some Parts Are Not for Sharing is about a pair of friendly fish who learn about what parts of our bodies are for sharing and what parts are not.

My Tricky Eye-Spy

My Tricky Eye-Spy is a rhyming book about stranger danger.

My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My

My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes is narrated by a young girl named Clara, who helps kids learn that they can say “No!”.

No Means No!

No Means No! focuses on child protection and consent, empowering kids to have a voice.

No Difference Between Us

No Difference Between Us tells embraces diversity by telling the story of Ben and Jess, twins who may be different yet similar in many ways.

Her Body Can

Her Body Can is a short rhyming picture book about being positive about your body no matter what the size or what they look like.

Lift-The-Flap First Questions & Ans

“Lift-The-Flap First Questions & Answers: Where Do Babies Come From?” is a Usborne interactive book about reproduction.

My Body! What I Say Goes!

With this book, kids will discover how to protect themselves from inappropriate touches and behavior from other people.

C is for Consent

C is for Consent is a board book that teaches young kids about consent and boundaries.

It’s My Body

“It’s My Body,” kids can learn how to protect themselves by knowing the importance of safe and unsafe touch.

What’s Inside Your Tummy, Mummy?

What’s Inside Your Tummy, Mummy? is a guide that explains the monthly development of a baby in utero.

Not For Kids!

Not For Kids! is about Millie, who came across pornography and how she dealt with the experience and how her mum supported her.

There’s a House Inside My Mummy

There’s a House Inside My Mummy talks about what siblings can expect when a kid’s family is anticipating a baby.

The Story of Me

The Story of Me helps parents explain to kids where they came from and how they were formed from a christian faith perspective..

Waiting For Baby

Meant to be read together by parent and child, Waiting for Baby addresses the mix of emotions that smaller kids have when waiting for a baby to arrive in their family.

My Mom’s Having a Baby

My Mom’s Having a Baby is about reproduction and how the baby lives and grows.

Mummy Laid An Egg!

Mummy Laid an Egg! is a funny book that talks about creative ways to explain how babies get to be in their families.

My Underpants Rule!

My Underpants Rule! is about private parts, their names and that they are only for us.

Just the Way We Are

Through this book, we can help our kids learn acceptance and belonging as it tells the story of five kids with different families and backgrounds.

An Exceptional Children’s Guide to

An Exceptional Children’s Guide to Touch is a straightforward book about different kinds of touches and what is safe and unsafe.

Amazing You!

Amazing You! educates kids about their body, their private parts, and how babies are made.

Everyone’s Got a Bottom

Everyone’s Got a Bottom is a great first step towards educating your child about their body and boundaries.

How Big is Our Baby?

How Big is Our Baby? helps make older siblings feel that they are part of pregnancy by explaining the size of the baby in utero from conception to birth.

Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept

Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept is a story that empowers children to protect themselves and speak up to protect themselves.

Only For Me

A rhyming book for young kids to empower them to be safe.

You, Me and Empathy

The book shares the story of Quinn, a kid who shows compassion, kindness and understanding to the people around her.

Who Am I? I Am Me!

The book tells the story of Frankie, who lives by these words — “You are you and I am me. We are whoever we want to be!”

How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear?

How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear? is a book to help kids deal with anxious thoughts.

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