by Bravehearts
It’s never too early to start the conversation about personal safety with young children, and picture books are a perfect tool for this!
To celebrate Children’s Book Week here in Australia, Bravehearts’ Director of Research, Carol Ronken, has compiled a list of recommended children’s books that parents and caregivers can use to introduce the topics of body ownership, personal safety, consent and protective behaviours to little ones.
Everyone’s Got a Bottom
Authored by Tess Rowley and illustrated by Jodi Edwards, this book is aimed at ages 3 to 8 and shares the story of Ben, along with his brother and sister, learning about their bodies and being safe. For anyone looking for ways to gently begin that conversation about personal safety, we highly recommend this book. The book includes incredibly important information for parents and caregivers inside the back cover.