Best children’s books about body safety

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There are some fantastic little children’s books about body safety that will help parents to start empowering their children with the skills and knowledge to stay safe.

Body safety is about teaching kids how to keep their body safe. It is a lesson that parents should start teaching to kids from a young age. Luckily for you, some fabulous resources will help you with teaching body safety to your child. Books are ideal as they can help to make tricky conversations less tricky. And these children’s books about body safety are perfect for the job!

I also have a blog post to help you get started with teaching body safety to your child.

If you’re looking for a book on a different topic, look at my main list of sex education books for children. It includes over 40+ topics!

You’ll also find more information about sex education on my Sex Education 101 page.

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.

Children’s books about body safety

You’ll find an age-specific list of children’s books about body safety. All of the books on this topic are currently showing.

All of the ages are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not). If no books appear for your chosen age, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.

To find relevant books for your child’s age, click on their age, and the appropriate books will appear.

NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading it with them, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. Try to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.

  • cover f Gary just didn't know the rules by Holly-ann Martin

    Gary just didn’t know the rules by Holly-ann Martin

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  • cover of let's talk about body boundaries consent and respect

    Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Janeen Sanders

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  • cover of Inside Out: Your body is amazing inside and out and only belongs to you by Dr Mary Jo Podgurski

    Inside Out: Your body is amazing inside and out and only belongs to you by Dr Mary Jo Podgurski

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  • cover of under our clothes by jillian roberts

    Under Our Clothes: Our First Talk About Our Bodies by Dr Jillian Roberts

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  • cover of Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman

    Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman

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  • cover of It's My Body : A Book about Body Privacy for Young Children by Louise Spilsbury

    It’s My Body: A Book about Body Privacy for Young Children by Louise Spilsbury

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  • cover of Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids by Christine Babinec

    Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids by Christine Babinec

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  • cover of Yes means Yes by Elaine Tai

    Yes means Yes by Elaine Tai

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  • cover of My Body My Rules! by Nicki Esler Gill and Dasha Riley

    My Body My Rules! by Nicki Esler Gill

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  • cover of only for me by michelle derrig

    Only For Me by Michelle Derrig

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  • cover of Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

    Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

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  • cover of Boss of Your Own Body by Byll and Beth Stephen

    Boss of Your Own Body by Byll and Beth Stephen

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These are some of the many children’s books about body safety that have been written. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all good books that kids can read to find reliable and accurate information about love, sex and relationships. Plus, they will help prepare you, too!

Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!

Happy reading!
❤️ Cath

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.