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My body belongs to me from my head to my toes / created by proFamilia ; illustrated by Dagmar Geisler ; preface by International Center for Assault Prevention (ICAP) ; translated by Connie Stradling Morby. - New York, NY ; Sky Pony Press ; 2014 . - 36 pages; color illustrations; 27 cm.

"Title of the original German edition: Mein Körper gehört mir!, (c) 1994, 2002, 2011 Loewe Verlag GmbH, Bindlach."

As a child, there are constantly people trying to pick you up, hug you, or tickle you. Sometimes, though, children fall victims to people who try to touch them inappropriately. But how do you tell someone, most likely an adult, that you don't want to be touched? Or, if it has already happened, how do you tell an adult you trust about what happened? You're only a child, and they're the adults. Why would they believe you?My Body Belongs to Me! is an educational tool to help instill confidence in children when it comes to their bodies. The narrative of the story is led by a girl named Clara, who encourages kids to say no if they are uncomfortable with physical contact. The narrator gives readers tips about what they can say or do to avoid unwanted physical contact, or how to tell the right people in the event it has already occurred. My Body Belongs to Me! is an invaluable resource that gives children a voice in uncomfortable situations. "Now kids can build confidence about accepting and rejecting physical contact from others."--Jacket.

Ages 3-6.

ISBN: 9781626363458 1626363455

Source: Perseus Distribution Services, 1094 Flex Dr, Jackson, TN, USA, 38301-5070 SAN 631-760X

LCCN: 2013036559

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Child sexual abuse--Prevention--Juvenile literature.
Children and strangers--Juvenile literature.
Children's secrets--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: HV6570 / .M4513 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 649/.65