Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe! by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph

Short Summary

Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe! by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph is a well-thought-out and empowering book that helps children understand body safety and personal boundaries in a way that’s clear, age-appropriate, and actionable. It’s an excellent resource for families wanting to start early, protective conversations about staying safe from sexual abuse.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 5 to 9 years.

Topics Discussed

Prevent Sexual Abuse

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What this book is about

  • Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe! follows Jack as he teaches his classmates important personal safety skills – like recognising unsafe situations and knowing what to do if something feels wrong.
  • Instead of using the confusing language of “good touch” and “bad touch,” this book sticks with “safe” and “unsafe” touches, which is far clearer and easier for children to understand.
  • It teaches about the difference between good and bad secrets, a crucial part of body safety education.
  • The book also talks about common tricks unsafe adults might use (like offering candy or a lost puppy) and helps kids develop strategies to stay safe in those moments.
  • A big theme is empowering kids to trust their inner “safety voice” – the feeling they get when something isn’t right – and giving them confidence to speak up.
  • It introduces the concept of a “circle of safe adults,” helping children identify who they can go to for help or reassurance.
  • It also includes basic safety rules like always checking with a trusted adult before going somewhere and not helping unknown adults.
  • The book reinforces that kids have the right to feel safe and strong – and that if someone makes them feel uncomfortable, they’re allowed to say no and tell someone.
  • This book works beautifully alongside other body safety books and is a practical starting point for teaching protective behaviours early on.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.