Description
Your body is yours
Book summary
An essential book in Basque that addresses sex education and abuse prevention from early childhood. Using simple, direct language adapted for the youngest children, Lucía Serrano, with the advice of specialists, guides boys and girls in knowing and caring for their own bodies. A work that empowers young readers, teaching them that their body is wonderful and that they have the right to say "no".
What is it about?
This illustrated picture book is a fundamental tool for children to learn to know, respect, and care for their bodies. Through clear and accessible language, the book addresses essential topics such as identifying intimate parts, the importance of consent, the difference between good and bad secrets, and how to ask a trusted adult for help. The work, created with the backing of professionals, offers a safe space for little ones to understand that their body belongs to them and that no one has the right to violate their boundaries. By the end of the reading, children will have acquired basic tools for self-protection and the development of healthy self-esteem.
Main topics
- Childhood sex education and knowledge of one's own body.
- Prevention of sexual abuse and self-protection strategies.
- Consent and setting personal boundaries.
- Identifying emotions and communicating uncomfortable situations.
- Promoting self-esteem and self-respect.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for boys and girls aged 4 and up, as well as for parents and educators looking for a didactic and accessible resource to start conversations about sexuality, body safety, and abuse prevention in the family or school environment.
What this book provides
- Provides clear and adapted language for children to understand complex concepts about their body and their safety.
- Empowers young readers, teaching them that they have the right to decide about their own body.
- Offers practical tools to identify risky situations and know how to act in response to them.
- Provides adults with a starting point to address sex education and abuse prevention in a natural and respectful way.
- Fosters trust and open communication between children and trusted adults.
Technical specifications
- Author: SERRANO, LUCIA
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Basque
- Subject: Picture books, personal and social issues: body and health, sexuality and relationships
- Collection: EUSKERA
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2022
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 147 g
Editorial review
A necessary and valuable work within Basque children's literature. Lucía Serrano manages to treat a delicate subject with the sensitivity and clarity it requires, making this picture book a top-tier educational resource. Its approach, backed by specialists, makes it especially useful both at home and in the classroom, providing children with fundamental tools for their development and protection. A reference title for those seeking to educate on respect for the body and prevention from an early age.