Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart

Book Review

A short overview of this book

Ouch! Moments When Words Are Used In Hurtful Ways by Michael Genhart is a lovely book for younger children that you can use to start a discussion about hurtful words.

Sometimes kids use hurtful or ugly words to put down other kids, whether they mean to insult or are just going along with the group. These hurtful words often carry a deeper meaning that many children aren’t aware of.

This book would be useful for starting conversations about how kids who are seen as being ‘different’ (or have families that are different) may hear hurtful words about them and even be bullied.

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 4 to 7 years.

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Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, where we dive into books that tackle important topics in sex education. Today, I want to talk about a book called Ouch by Michael Genhart. It’s a book that focuses on hurtful words and how they can affect us.

First off, let me tell you, this book is absolutely gorgeous! It’s filled with colorful illustrations that kids will love. It was published in 2016, so it’s fairly new to the scene.

The book starts by addressing different situations where words can hurt, like when someone says mean things or uses ugly words. It gives examples like oint goes the pig or he throws like a girl. Kids need lots of examples to understand, so this book does a great job of providing them.

It also emphasizes that when hurtful words are used, everyone involved needs help. The kid who says it, the kid who’s being hurt, and even the kids who witness it. The book offers some great advice on how to handle these situations, like staying calm and not letting it ruin your day. It encourages kids to find a friend, be brave, and be themselves.

One important thing the book mentions is that there’s usually a reason behind someone being mean. It’s not always about being a bully. It helps kids understand that sometimes people make bad choices and that they might need to seek help from an adult.

In the back of the book, there’s even a section on microaggressions, which is a fancy word from psychology. It provides ideas on how to address these issues with kids.

Now, you might be wondering how this book fits into sex education. Well, it’s not just about sex, but it opens up conversations about diversity and acceptance. It can help kids understand that it’s not okay to judge others based on their appearance or family structure. It’s a great tool to teach empathy and respect.

I really like this book, and I’m actually waiting for another one by the same author called Love which addresses bullying against same-sex relationships. Once I get my hands on it, I’ll add it to my review list.

I hope this review has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or need further recommendations, just let me know. Cheers!

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