It’s My Body: A Book about Body Privacy for Young Children by Louise Spilsbury
Short Summary
It’s My Body: A Book About Body Privacy for Young Children by Louise Spilsbury is a colourful, inclusive picture book that helps kids understand body autonomy, personal boundaries, and body safety. It’s a fantastic tool to start early conversations about privacy and respect, though parents may want to add the correct names for private body parts as they read.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years.
Topics Discussed
Body Safety | Prevent Sexual Abuse
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What this book is about
- It’s My Body starts by celebrating how amazing bodies are – they come in all shapes, sizes, and colours, and they help us move, grow, heal, and tell us when we’re tired or hungry.
- The book encourages kids to care for their bodies by eating well, staying active, and keeping clean.
- A central message is body privacy: children learn that they have the right to say no to hugs, kisses, or any kind of touch they don’t want, even from people they love. It reminds them there are many other ways to show affection.
- The book explains that some touches never feel good, like pinching, pushing, or hitting, and children should tell a trusted adult if this happens.
- It introduces the concept of private body parts, explaining that these are not for others to see or touch, except in situations where a parent or doctor may need to check, and even then, it should be explained and permission asked first.
- If anyone tries to look at or touch private parts without a good reason, the book empowers children to say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult.
- While the book avoids using anatomical terms like penis or vulva, parents can easily add this detail when reading aloud, making the conversation more accurate and practical.
- Overall, it’s an engaging, diverse, and supportive resource that helps kids understand boundaries, respect, and body safety in a way that is age-appropriate and empowering.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath