Book Review
Short Summary
Hayden-Reece Learns A Valuable Lesson That Private Means ‘Just For You’ was written by Holly-Ann Martin for kids aged 4 to 10. The author has over 30 years’ experience in teaching protective behaviours. This book is the second part of a series featuring Miss Martin’s class about child protection and what to do when they feel unsafe.
What This Book Is About
This book shares the story of how Hayden-Reece peeks over the cubicle wall while Lauren was on the toilet. This makes Lauren feel unsafe. It’s a good thing she remembered Miss Martin’s early warning signals. So she immediately tells Hayden-Reece “No!” and talks to Miss Martin about what happened.
Because of this, Miss Martin decides to talk to the class about the difference between private and public.
This book discusses important lessons like:
- The importance of knowing the early warning signs
- The importance of persistence in saying no and in telling someone about anything that makes them feel unsafe
- The importance of having a network to approach when one feels unsafe
- The difference between public and private
Reflection and Comments
Just like Holly-Ann’s other books, she reinforces the same message about body safety all throughout the book to make sure that the readers remember the most critical lessons about protective behaviours.
She also includes tips for parents about how to talk to their kids and what to do when they disclose that they feel unsafe. This can help give parents a strong foundation in keeping their kids safe from child abuse.
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