**A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent,
offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with
young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
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A board book bestseller - now in picture book!
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and
activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear,
concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This
book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and
being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It
centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that
one can say or indicate "No."
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world,
adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics
because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking
about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not
only helps children understand what they see, but also increases
self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront
things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child
and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive
text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for
extending this discussion.