Teach kids about the importance of consent and body boundaries in this full-color picture book, perfect for parents and young readers. Explore various scenarios on body boundaries and personal space with your child through Yes Means Yes' charming cast of characters. The book will help children learn why we should not assume another’s comfort level, whether it’s with classmates, family, authority figures, or strangers. Alongside the mother and child in the story, kids will learn empathy and understanding, as well as how to give voice to their own feelings. The various, "everyday" scenarios include the desire to touch someone’s hair, play that can frustrate or hurt someone, and how someone might feel uncomfortable being touched or approached. Children will learn the importance of using their voice and listening when others use theirs, and parents can use the scenes as a foundation for further conversation. With adorable, colorful illustrations by Kai Kwong, Yes Means Yes aims to present empathetic and positive ways to instill understanding of how we respect each others’ comfort zones. Readers are reminded: “Only you get to control your body. And others get to control their own!”

This is the book you have been waiting for! Yes Means Yes: An Introduction to Consent and Boundaries is the first book on the market to directly introduce young children and their parents to the important concepts of consent and boundaries in a fun, non-judgmental and natural way. Yes Means Yes takes one of the most basic tasks of childhood - learning to ask for permission - and applies it to consent and healthy boundaries. We teach kids early and often to ask politely for nearly everything. Remember raising your hand in class so you may be excused to go the bathroom? Or someone saying, "No snack right now, dinner is in thirty minutes." Sometimes when a child is truly hungry, we still ask them to wait just a little bit longer until mealtime because we know it won't actually hurt them to wait. We also know how important it is for our little ones to learn to be patient and respectful of others. We even teach them to ask pet owners for permission before reaching out to a friendly dog or cat. However, we often do not teach kids the very basics of consent when it comes to their own bodies or other people's bodies. Most books directed at children about healthy boundaries and safe touch emphasize teaching a child how to protect and defend themselves from unwanted touch or recovering after an incident or abuse has already happened. This can be scary and confusing to children. It can even cause them to believe they are to blame if something bad happens, especially if they were too scared or confused to say "No" or if the person they want to say "No" to is someone they love. Yes Means Yes discusses consent and personal empowerment at the same time because it is possible and preferable! Yes Means Yes will help you establish healthy boundaries in your home, classroom, and communities early and easily. This book addresses the enthusiasm, curiosity, and occasional impulse control problems that can make it difficult for children to keep their hands to themselves. Yes Means Yes celebrates the wonderful and infectious energy of a child, while helping them understand and empathize with others. So don't wait until your little one hits puberty, start the conversation today when it is relaxed and natural! Order this book, put it into your reading rotation, and practice talking about, and asking permission for, a hug or kiss today!

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller – now in picture book! 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.

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller – now in picture book! 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.

A children's board book about respecting body boundaries. Teaches babies, toddlers, and thoughtful parents that it is okay for kids to say no to hugs and kisses, and that what happens to a person's body is up to them. Inspired by the #MeToo movement, written by a mom, illustrated by a feminist artist, and successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter. Follows recommendations by child experts about allowing kids to decide when and how to offer affection to others. Helps young kids grow up confident in their bodies, comfortable with expressing physical boundaries, and respectful of the boundaries of others.

This Kickstarter-funded picture book about consent presents various scenarios in which kids (and even adults) might feel uncomfortable, and addressing how to express and respect those boundaries and concerns. In thinking about how we teach or learn about ways we grant access to our own bodies and others', this book stems from the author's experiences as a librarian, as well as in her own experiences growing up and in witnessing how we discuss bodily autonomy out in the world. With sweet illustrations by Kai Kwong, the book aims to present empathetic and positive ways to instill understanding of how we respect each others' comfort zones.

With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to consent, bodily autonomy, and respect for yourself and others. Consent is like being ruler of your own country...population: YOU. This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they'll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives. Whether you're looking for a consent primer to share with a friend or searching for a way to talk to your child about what it means to be in control of their own body and respect others', look no further! This humorous and insightful book from the co-creator of the viral "Tea Consent" video is the perfect teaching tool, conversation starter, and insightful, empowering resource for educators, kids, and families everywhere.