Children will respond to the rhyming text and bright illustrations. Geared toward children ages 3-10, it tells the story of a child who is touched by an uncle's friend and tells a parent. It assures them that it’s OK to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches their “private parts.” Starishevsky has crafted a book that speaks to children - it makes them aware that when it comes to their bodies, there are boundaries.
The rhyming story and simple, friendly illustrations provide a way to sensit Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.“Finally, a book that explains to children in a clear, understandable way what child sexual abuse is.”įree Spirit Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of My Body Belongs to Me, its much anticipated, critically acclaimed book by New York City child abuse and sex crimes prosecutor Jill Starishevsky. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening-or that it's wrong. The rhyming story and friendly illustrations provide a way to sensitively share and discuss the topic, guiding young children to understand that if someone touches their private parts, they must tell their parent, teacher, or another safe adult. This straightforward, thoughtful book about body boundaries offers a tool parents, teachers, and counsellors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. When Angela is not working, she enjoys spending time in her studio creating works of art using batik, watercolor, pastels, and charcoal or relaxing at the beach with her family. in Illustration from Academy of Art University to go along with her two other graduate degrees in Bilingual Education and Reading Education, a B.A. She also works as an adjunct professor and freelance writer. She lives in New York City.Īngela Padrón is a writer and illustrator of children's books and educational material. A mother of three, Jill has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is a prevention specialist who, through media appearances and public speaking events, teaches how to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. Her mission to protect children, along with her love of poetry, inspired My Body Belongs to Me. Jill Starishevsky has been an assistant district attorney in New York City since 1997, where she has prosecuted thousands of sex offenders and dedicated her career to seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes.
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