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Yes! No!

A First Conversation About Consent

by Megan Madison
Jessica Ralli
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A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
A board book bestseller – now in picture book!
    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No."
    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
    These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

  • Creators

  • Series

    First Conversations

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    February 1, 2022

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593386620
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 500
    • Text Difficulty: 1-2

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      Starred review from May 15, 2022
      Preschool *Starred Review* Geared toward helping adults discuss potentially tricky topics with the youngest set, this sturdy entry in the First Conversations series broaches the topic of consent. Inviting artwork featuring toddlers, kids, and families of all types gives this board book a congenial tone, and straightforward descriptions are paired with direct questions and prompts--"Tell me about a time you changed your mind"--to encourage little ones to consider their own feelings. Affirmative consent, bodily autonomy, and correct vocabulary for body parts and more (including when adults make choices to keep kids safe, regardless of whether those kids agree) are all addressed in the frank, easy-to-understand text. Robust back matter directed at adults offers helpful explanations for why each concept is important and tips for how to positively model good practices around consent. Meaningful guidance for children and adults together.

      COPYRIGHT(2022) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2022

      K-Gr 2-Colorful illustrations and simple questions to discuss offer a lighthearted path into a serious topic. The concept of consent is explained in simple, direct terms: "If someone says YES, it means you have their consent. But if they don't say YES, the answer is NO." Familiar examples such as hugging and tickling are used to illustrate the topic, as well as various ways, verbal and nonverbal, in which someone might communicate a "No." There are explicit words and illustrations for various body parts (examples include "butt" and "nipples") and these are entirely appropriate in context. The book includes a mix of characters of varying skin tones and ethnicities. Though this has been published as a board book, the pages are far more text-heavy than one usually encounters in this format, making the text accessible only to an adult or older reader. Includes an author's note and four pages of back matter which include explanations of such topics as Bodily Autonomy, Power and Adultism, and Affirmative Consent. VERDICT Perfect for a parenting or school counseling collection, the book's format may not be the best choice for school libraries.-Sue Morgan

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:500
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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