Description
YOUR BODY IS YOURS
Book Summary
An essential book that addresses childhood sexuality and abuse prevention using simple and direct language. With the help and advice of specialists, Lucía Serrano offers children the necessary tools to understand their bodies, set boundaries, and feel safe. A key work for fostering respect, autonomy, and confidence from early childhood.
What is it about?
This picture book explains fundamental concepts regarding the body, intimacy, and consent in a clear and accessible way. Through language adapted for young children, the book teaches them to identify body parts, recognize emotions, and distinguish between desired and undesired physical contact. The work provides guidelines for children to learn to say "no" when they are uncomfortable, to ask a trusted adult for help, and to understand that their bodies belong exclusively to them. All of this is presented with a positive approach, without alarmism, and backed by education and psychology professionals.
Main Topics
- Childhood sex education and body awareness.
- Prevention of sexual abuse in childhood.
- Consent and setting personal boundaries.
- Autonomy, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
- Communication with trusted adults and seeking help.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children ages 3 and up, as well as parents and educators looking for a clear, specialist-validated resource to address affective-sexual education and abuse prevention in a natural and respectful way.
What this book contributes
- Provides appropriate language and tools for children to understand and defend their intimacy.
- Helps parents and educators discuss a delicate topic with naturalness and rigor.
- Fosters self-esteem and children's ability to set boundaries and ask for help.
- Offers a preventive approach based on the guidance of subject-matter specialists.
Technical Sheet
- Author: SERRANO, LUCIA
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Picture books, Personal and social issues: body and health
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2021
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 254 g
Editorial Assessment
A necessary and well-constructed work that addresses sex education and abuse prevention from early childhood. The combination of accessible text, engaging illustrations, and the backing of specialists makes it a highly valuable resource for both the home and school environments. Its clear and respectful approach facilitates an open dialogue about bodily autonomy, empowering children and offering adults a reliable tool to discuss a fundamental topic.