Book Review
A short overview of this book
Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay is a fun book that talks about being naked or a ‘rudie nudie’. A book that you could use to start conversations about your child’s body and where it is okay (and not okay) to be naked! It doesn’t talk about the genitals at all, but could still be used to start a discussion.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 to 6 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Rudie Nudie by Emma Quay from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and I want to chat with you about this awesome book. Now, it’s not your typical sex education book, but it’s a fantastic body positive read that can help you have conversations about nudity. Cool, right?
So, this book is called Rudie Nudie and it’s written by Emma Quay, an amazing Australian author. It’s a delightful little story about a kid who loves running around in the buff. Now, I’m not sure about cultural differences, but when I was growing up in Australia, we used to say you’re a Rudie Nudie when you’ve got no clothes on. It’s just a fun way of talking about being naked.
The story starts off with the kid in the bath, and there’s this cute little rhyme that goes along with it. They hop out of the bath and start their naked adventures. Now, don’t worry, you won’t see any private parts or anything like that in the book. But you can use it as a starting point to talk about boys and girls, their bodies, and what makes them different. It’s a great way to spark those conversations.
The kid in the book goes on all sorts of fun escapades – running, jumping, rolling on the rug, dancing, and playing on the bed. There are lots of funny moments and the rhyme just adds to the charm. Now, here’s a page that can really get the conversation going: where is it okay to be naked? You can ask your little one if it’s okay to run around naked at home, in the backyard, or even in the front yard. What about the local park or on the street? It’s a great opportunity to explore boundaries and talk about what’s appropriate in different settings.
Eventually, the kid’s mom catches them and it’s time to get dressed. No more Rudie Nudie adventures for now. But hey, it’s all part of the fun!
This book is a wonderful tool to start conversations about bodies and boundaries. When my own kids were younger, they absolutely loved it, and we would chat about where it’s okay to be naked. It’s a short and sweet review, but trust me, it’s a pretty cool book. So go ahead, grab a copy and dive into those important discussions about bodies and what’s okay and not okay. Cheers!
I hope that helps.
