Books: Reviews by Rowena Thomas

Included: A book for all children about

Included: A book for all children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy by Jayneen Sanders is a story book written for 5-12 year olds to help them understand that kids with disabilities are just like kids everywhere

One in a Million: A First Book about Per

One in a Million: A First Book about Periods, by Konika Ray Wong, is for children aged 4 and up. Demystifies the process of ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

All About Consent

‘YONI MAGIC: All About Consent’ is one book in a series by Ariel Saint White for children about the importance of consent.

Creating Life

‘YONI MAGIC: Creating Life’ is one book in a series by Ariel Saint White for children about how human life gets created.

No More Secrets Simi

‘No More Secrets Simi’ By: Victoria Adepoju aims to help children identify sexual abuse and give them the confidence they need to expose secrets they should not feel burdened to keep, as well as build positive foundations for healthy and safe relationships for kids aged 5-8 years

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.

Jack Changes The Game

‘Jack Changes The Game’ by Tess Rowley is a book for children about being safe online, being brave and getting help when you are not safe.

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.

My Invisible Line

Sarah Rahal and Katie Preston-Toepfer’s book “My Invisible Line,” is a teaching tool. By highlighting how crucial it is to understand and use body safety precautions, it was designed to empower people with disabilities as well as raise awareness of the increased risk of sexual harm.

Every Body is a Rainbow

Caroline Carter is the author of “Every Body is a Rainbow.” As a “kids guide to bodies across the gender spectrum,” it celebrates the wide range of bodies and identities, including non-binary, intersex, and multiple genders and expressions. It demonstrates to readers that everyone is both incredibly unique and valuable.

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.

Hair In Funny Places

Hair In Funny Places is a comical book for young readers that tells the story of a girl who asks her teddy bear how she’s going to turn into a grownup and what happens.

Ruby Luna’s Moontime

Ruby Luna’s Moontime is about 10-year old girl who gets her period ahead of her peers and shares what happens.

The Not-So-Perfect Princess and the Not-

The Not-So-Perfect Princess and the Not-So-Dreadful Dragon teaches its young readers about stereotypes, empathy respect and kindness.

Pearl Fairweather Pirate Captain

This book celebrates the strength, capabilities, and potential that every girl has through the story of a brave pirate captain.

Hey There! What’s Your Super Power

Hey There! What’s Your Super Power? is a story that tells kids that their abilities gifts and talents are superpowers, that everyone has them, and that makes them unique.

Hayden-Reece Learns What To Do if Childr

Hayden-Reece Learns What To Do if Children See Private Pictures… talks about what kids can do when they see private pictures (pornography).

Someone Should Have Told Me

Someone Should Have Told Me talks about pornography in an age-appropriate way.

Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers a

This book answers over 60 questions that kids have about everything, especially when it comes to the human body

How Will I Grow?

How Will I Grow? is a simple guide for young readers about puberty.

Changing You!

Changing You! reminds kids aged 6 to 8 that their bodies are amazing and how they change during puberty.

It’s Not the Stork

It’s Not the Stork is a funny book about how babies are made.

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.

What Makes a Baby

The book talks about how babies are made without actually talking about sex.

Consent

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

Pink, Blue, and You

‘Pink, Blue, And You’ By Mykaell Blais and Elise Gravel is a book for young readers about gender stereotypes and that everyone has the right to be their true selves.

Safe Over Sorry – Every Kids Perso

‘Safe Over Sorry’ – Every Kids Personal Safety Book by Sudhalini Devadason and Ishwarya Kumar Ahmed is a workbook in English and Tamul about body safety.

Do Animals Fall In Love

Do Animals Fall In Love’ By Katharina Von Der Gathen is a funny, fascinating informative book about how animals reproduce.

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

Isn’t It Rude To Be Nude

‘Isn’t It Rude To Be Nude’ By Rosie Haine is a book for young readers that celebrates bodies in every colour shape and size.

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.

Put a Lid on It

Through Put a Lid on It, young readers will understand from a Christian perspective why pornography is unhealthy for them and what to do if they encounter it.

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.

I’m the Boss of Me!

I’m the Boss of Me! helps kids see warning signs and how to protect themselves from danger.

Before I Was Born: God Knew My Name

Before I Was Born is a christian book about reproduction.

Bodies Are Cool

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

Why Boys and Girls are Different

Why Boys and Girls are Different takes a faith-based christian approach about bodies.

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.

Two Dads

Two Dads talks about adoption and same-sex parenting – and shows how fun and loving an LGBTQI + family can be and that every family is different and unique.

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.

Where Did I Really Come From?

Where Did I Really Come From? explains in a straightforward and factual way how babies are made.

Who’s The Boss Of This Body?

Who’s The Boss Of This Body? helps adults initiate conversations about consent and being safe to empower kids about how they can help protect themselves.

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 Trouble with Secrets

The Trouble with Secrets teaches kids what kind of secrets they shouldn’t be keeping from their parents and other trusted adults.

The Family Book

The Family Book celebrates each family’s uniqueness, that despite the differences, every family loves and cares for each other.

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

So That’s Where I Came From

The book, best read together by parents and their kids, explains the basics of how babies are made in a factual but entertaining manner.

Miracle

Miracle is about Merle and Pearl, two rabbits who realise they want a child of their own and their dream becomes a reality.

Keeping Safe on the Web: With Kyle the K

Keeping Safe on the Web helps kids learn how to protect themselves from the risks they are exposed to on the internet.

How God Makes Babies

How God Makes Babies helps answer kids’ questions about how babies are made using biblical christian approach.

How Babies Are Made

How Babies Are Made was published many years ago about the process of reproduction.

No Trespassing This is My Body

No Trespassing This is My Body is about body boundaries.

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.

A Color Named Love

A Color Named Love is about the story of Anna and her polyamorous family.

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.

Your Body is Awesome

Your Body is Awesome teaches kids that the human body is amazing, every body is different and that we can appreciate and respect all bodies.

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.

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.

Those are My Private Parts

Those are My Private Parts teaches kids in a simple way about body safety.

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.

First Encyclopedia of the Human Body

The First Encyclopedia of the Human Body is an Usborne book about the human body including the reproductive system .

The Tweeting Galah

The Tweeting Galah is an interactive book with a collection of short stories written for kids about cyber safety.

Your Body Belongs to You

This book teaches kids that they have the power to decide who gets to touch them and who doesn’t.

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strange

The Berenstein Bears Learn About Strangers follows brother and sister bear’s story as they talk about stranger danger.

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 Private Parts Are Private!

My Private Parts Are Private! teaches kids the importance of keeping their private parts private.

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.

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries,

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect teaches kids what boundaries are, the importance of respect and consent.

Hayden-Reece Learns a Valuable Lesson Th

This book features Miss Martin’s class and how they learn about early warning signs and what to do when they feel unsafe.

Be The Difference

“Be The Difference” is about 40 ways that kids can make a positive change in the world.

ABC of Body Safety and Consent

The book talks about body safety and consent in a way that makes it easy to remember and understand – through the use of the alphabet.

Matilda Learns A Valuable Lesson

Matilda Learns A Valuable Lesson helps parents and teachers talk with children about body safety.

Gary Just Didn’t Know The Rules

This is the 4th book in a series featuring Miss Martin’s class where she teaches kids how to protect themselves and their peers.

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.

The Great Big Book of Families

The Great Big Book of Families celebrates different types of families.

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.

I Said No!

I Said No! helps kids understand what red flags are and that they can say no.

Do You Have A Secret?

Do You Have a Secret? encourages young readers to be more open to their parents about secrets and speaking up about them.

Bobby and Mandee’s Good Touch/Bad

This book helps kids understand the difference between good touch and bad touch, and how to say no when they feel uncomfortable

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.

A Secret Safe to Tell

In the book A Secret Safe to Tell, Naomi Hunter shares her own experiences of sexual abuse to help kids understand what to look out for.

Where Willy Went

With a lot of humour, Where Willy Went describes the journey of Willy the sperm as he searches for the prize egg.

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.

Where Did I Come From?

Where Did I Come From? has been around for years and gives a fun explanation of where babies come.

Baby On The Way

Baby On the Way is a picture book that answers soon-to-be big brother or sister’s questions about babies without talking about sex.

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..

What’s the Big Secret?

What’s the Big Secret is a book about how babies are made and how they grow.

21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees

With an age-appropriate approach, 21st Century Guide to the Birds and Bees gives kids a good idea of the ways families can have babies.

How Did I Begin?

How Did I Begin? is a great way to start conversations about how babies are made for young children.

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.

The Great Big Body Book

The Great Big Body Book helps kids appreciate the human body and how diverse everyone is.

The Birds and Bees and Giraffes That Dri

Birds and Bees and Giraffes That Drink Wee explains how incredible and funny some animals are when they reproduce and the way that humans reproduce is natural.

The Baby Tree

This book shares the story of a little boy who found out that his family is expecting a baby soon, sparking his curiosity about where babies come from.

The Amazing True Story of How Babies Are

The Amazing True Story of How Babies Are Made explains reproduction and how amazing we are as humans.

Ruby Luna’s Curious Journey

Ruby Luna’s Curious Journey features Ruby Luna, a girl who’s curious about learning about her wonderful body including her reproductive system.

My Underpants Rule!

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

Making a Baby

Making a Baby is a gender inclusive book about how babies are made, grow and are born.

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.

The Little Possum Who Looked Up

The Little Possum Who Looked Up aims to educate the whole family about the importance to spending time together rather than looking at screens all the time.

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.

I Have A Little Secret

I Have A Little Secret talks about the tough topic of sexual abuse.

Everyone’s Got a Bottom

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

Staying Safe Online

Staying Safe Online is a guide to help readers know how to be safe online.

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.

Let’s Talk About the Birds and the

Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees is about starting conversations about the facts of life from how babies are made to puberty and healthy relationships.

Respect: Consent, Boundaries and Being i

Respect: Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU explains the topic of consent and boundaries, and so much more in comic book form.

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!”

Resilience

Resilience is about Emmi, a girl who braves every challenge and always tries her best no matter what.

How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear?

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

Contact 'Amazing Me'

‘Amazing Me’ supports Project Help India – educating slum children in Northern India.

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