Book Review
A short overview of this book
I Have the Right to Be a Child by Alain Serres is a lovely book that explains to children what human rights are. It lets them know that they have basic human rights, regardless of ability, gender, skin colour and wealth.
This is a helpful book for developing protective behaviours in your child. It will help with explaining to your child that they also have the right to be safe (which includes being safe from inappropriate sexual touch).
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 7 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of I Have the Right to Be a Child by Alain Serres from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue with Cath Hak. I’ve got a YouTube channel where I review a bunch of books and share videos and stuff. And I also have a website where I help parents find a better way to talk to their kids about sex. You’ll find all the resources and lists of other books there too.
So, let’s talk about this awesome book I found. It’s all about children’s human rights, which is super important. It’s not just a book, it’s a part of protective behaviors, making sure kids know they have the right to be safe. Plus, it’s visually stunning and full of vibrant colors. It covers all kinds of rights. I mean, as a child, you’ve got eyes, hands, a voice, and a heart, but do you know you also have rights?
This book is really diverse too. It’s not just about white-skinned people, it includes children and families from all over the world. It talks about having the right to a surname and a first name, a caring family, and feeling at home in your country. And hey, everyone has the right to food and to be strong and healthy. It even makes it fun by talking about favorite foods like oranges. What’s your favorite food?
But it doesn’t stop there. You also have the right to a roof over your head, to be cared for, to get healthcare, and to go to school for free. And let’s not forget about gender rights and discrimination. Shouldn’t people respect you no matter your skin color, height, wealth, or anything else? And if your body works differently, you still have the right to support from your parents and friends. It’s all about diversity and inclusion.
Now, here’s an interesting one. Do you have the right to refuse to go to work when you could be at school? In some countries, child slave labor is a real issue, so learning is definitely a right. And can you rely on grown-ups to protect you from disasters and bad experiences? Why should any child have to face the horrors of war? This book even talks about the right to breathe clean air and the importance of play, creativity, and imagination.
And what about friendship? You have the right to discover what makes a true friend. This book covers so many scenarios, helping you understand what’s happening to children all over the world. It’s great for building empathy and realizing that we all have rights.
Oh, and did I mention it talks about the International Convention on Children’s Rights? That’s what this book is all about. I used to read it with my own kids, which is why I got my own copy. It helps them understand that children from all walks of life have different situations, but we all have the same rights. We all deserve to be loved and looked after.
I hope this review helps you out. Cheers!
