Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Janeen Sanders
Short Summary
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Janeen Sanders is a conversational, visually engaging guide that helps younger children understand body ownership, consent, personal boundaries, emotions, and respectful behaviour. It’s packed with scenarios that spark discussion and helps parents introduce tricky topics in a grounded, child-friendly way.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.
Topics Discussed
Body Safety | Consent | Prevent Sexual Abuse
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What this book is about
- This book focuses on teaching children that their body belongs to them and that they are in charge of their own boundaries.
- It uses diverse illustrations to reflect real families and children, including kids in wheelchairs, gender-neutral characters, and cultural diversity.
- Consent is introduced as something children can understand early: everyone has a personal boundary space, and you need to check in before entering someone else’s.
- The book uses examples like hugging a sibling or greeting a grandparent to show what asking for consent looks like in everyday life.
- It explains that a child can say yes, no, or maybe to touch like hugs or holding hands, and all of those are acceptable responses.
- It emphasises that consent goes both ways. If someone does not want to be touched, even in play, their choice must be respected.
- Scattered throughout are activity bubbles and reflection questions designed to start conversations. Some families will find these helpful as guided prompts.
- The book also touches on identifying bullying, understanding feelings, saying no with confidence, and knowing when to seek help from a trusted adult.
- It covers a lot of different topics, so it works best when read slowly or in small sections rather than in one sitting.
- While perfect for younger primary aged kids, older children may find it too simple.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath