Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent (First Conversations)

by Megan Madison

Board book, 2022

Description

"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board 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." The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--

Status

Available

Call number

613.6

Publication

Rise x Penguin Workshop (2022), 38 pages

User reviews

LibraryThing member Salsabrarian

This is an ideal introduction to consent for preschoolers and it presents its nuances in a concrete way. Examples include the different ways "no" can be expressed in words or body language, and that "yes" can become "no." I also appreciate that it describes that kids can feel uncomfortable when

adults make choices for them (making them wear a bike helmet or take a bath) and that explaining what's happening and why can help a child feel better about choices made on their behalf. The book is interactive, asking questions along the way, sure to engage little ones in a conversation on understanding consent.

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