My Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph

Book Review

A short overview of this book

My Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph is a book that will help parents to prevent sexual abuse.

It will help parents to talk about:

  • listening to body signals and feelings
  • the different types of touch ie safe and unsafe
  • how to tell people you don’t want to be touched
  • being the boss of your body
  • taking care of your body
  • private parts and who can touch them (including rules)
  • inappropriate touch eg someone touching your private parts
  • keeping secrets
  • circle of safe adults

You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 5 to 9 years.

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Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. It’s a YouTube channel where you can find lots of videos about books that can help with sex education and keeping kids safe from sexual abuse. You can also check out my website, Sex Ed Rescue, for even more resources to help you start sex education.

Today, I want to talk about a fantastic book called My Body Is Special And Belongs To Me by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph. This book is all about body safety, and it’s a great tool to have alongside your conversations.

The book covers important topics like good and bad secrets, staying safe with other adults, understanding safe and unsafe touch, and how to reach out for help from trusted adults. It also emphasizes that kids are the bosses of their own bodies.

The book is filled with colorful pictures, and as always, there’s helpful information at the back for parents like you. So, let’s dive into the pages!

The book starts off with a kid who knows that their body is special and belongs to them. They understand that they are in charge of their own body. Throughout the book, we’ll explore ways to keep our bodies safe and take good care of ourselves.

One of the things we’ll talk about is listening to our safety voice and paying attention to how touch feels inside. This can help us determine if a touch is safe or unsafe. We’ll think about all the different touches we experience in a day and how they make us feel.

The book explains what a safe touch feels like, such as when a friend holds your hand or when your parents tuck you in at night. It also mentions some examples of unsafe touches, like someone being mean or teasing you at school. Sometimes, a touch can feel good, and other times, it doesn’t. It’s important to use our safety voice and say no if something doesn’t feel right.

Taking care of our bodies is something we’re all learning to do. The book shows a child taking a bath and emphasizes the importance of looking after our bodies as we grow older. It also talks about private parts and how they’re just that – private. They’re the parts hidden under our swimsuits. But it’s okay to go to the doctor if there’s a problem or a rash down there, and your parents will be there to support you.

If someone touches your private parts and it feels weird or confusing, it’s important to use your safety voice and tell someone you trust. Remember, if someone tells you to keep it a secret, don’t listen to them. Tell an adult you know and trust.

Most touches make us feel okay, but some touches don’t. That’s why it’s crucial to remember that we’re the bosses of our bodies. At the end of the book, there’s a circle of safe adults that your child can turn to if something happens that scares them. It’s important to have someone to talk to and seek help from.

This book is great because it encourages you to ask questions as you read. It even has a section at the back to help you start conversations with your child. It provides ideas and prompts to make talking about body safety easier.

All in all, My Body Is Special And Belongs To Me is a fantastic book to start conversations with your child about body safety. When used together with other resources, it can be a powerful tool in teaching your child about their own body and keeping it safe.

I hope this review helps you out. Cheers!

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