Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body
positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud
board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important
conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported
way.
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development
and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear,
concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent.
This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking
for and being asked for permission to do something involving one’s
body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many
ways that one can say or indicate “No.”
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their
world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on
complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin.
Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our
bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what
they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows
them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like
discrimination and prejudice.
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the
child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and
interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and
ideas for extending this discussion.