Children’s Recommended Reading

Drawing from the fifty-four principles adopted by the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, this photo essay provides an in-depth look at fourteen of the declarations that affect a child's everyday existence.

God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others.

A beautifully written book compiling the Human Declaration of Human Rights post World War 2.

This delightful story book is about a little boy who has done something wrong for which he feels he cannot be forgiven. Finally he tells his mother what he has done and she does forgive him and tells him that Jesus forgives him too. The magic of this book is that the author does not tell the reader what it is that he has done so children can apply the context their own personal experiences. Note this book has Catholic contexts. Suitable for ages 5-10.

Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! This is a book that asks all the right questions and leaves you feeling great no matter what the answers are!

Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion.

Everyone feels angry sometimes, but there are always ways to feel better! Join a bunny rabbit and her family as she learns to manage angry feelings. With a focus on identifying the causes of an emotional reaction, and coming up with ways to start feeling calm and happy again, this book explains simple strategies to help kids understand and take care of their emotions.

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are with her all the time - at school, at home, when she is watching TV and even in the bathroom! Jenny decides they have to go, but who will help her get rid of them? A funny and reassuring look at dealing with worries and anxiety, to be used as a spring board into important conversations with your child.

Max loves all sorts of creepy things. Through sharing his adventures in searching for new creatures, children will develop an understanding of how, at times, Max's body gives off early warning signs if he moves from feeling safe to feeling unsafe.

Sam loves to play like any little boy, though sometimes he finds himself feeling a little unsafe. Follow Sam's changing hats as he deals with his safe and unsafe feelings.

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.

This book tells the story of Jasmine’s excursion to the zoo. Jasmine becomes lost and feels unsafe. She recognises the butterflies in her tummy as her ‘early warning signs’ so she uses her network to find help.

Aims to reinforce the ideas of protective behaviours through exploring what someone might do if they found themselves in an unsafe place and how they could use their network to help them be safe again.

Persistence helps us try new things, get better at hard things, and cope when things get difficult. Persistence helps us see things through to the end. There are many ways to be persistent.

‘Where’s Stripey?’ is a favourite bestselling Australian children’s picture book. It's humorous, engagingly written story set in the heart of Australia, features Wendy’s hugely popular emu chick, Stripey, on his adventures.

Everyone's got a bottom is a story about Ben and his brother and sister learning and talking together. It is a tool for parents and carers to gently start a conversation with children about self protection.

This book tells the story of Jasmine’s excursion to the zoo. Jasmine becomes lost and feels unsafe. She recognises the butterflies in her tummy as her ‘early warning signs’ so she uses her network to find help.

My Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! is a fun, safe, developmentally appropriate, and most of all comfortable way for parents to educate their children about the topic of personal safety. This book is the conversation you want to have with your child, but may not be sure how to approach. This book will empower your children with the understanding that their bodies belong to them and that they are in charge of their own bodies.

My Underpants Rule empowers without needing to go into the darkness of this tricky topic through rhyming language, colourful illustrations, a superhero theme and child-friendly humour.

Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening—or that it’s wrong. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe.

This wonderfully written and illustrated book empowers young children about protecting their privacy and specifically their body privacy. This book is not designed to replace the conversation that you need to have with the children in your care, but instead aims to help facilitate these conversations, prompt questions, clarification and sometimes even disclosure. Suitable for ages 3 – 8.

In just 12 pages of rhyme, this books gives parents a great starting point for having important, candid discussions with their children about recognizing and preventing sexual abuse. It names the most common perpetrators of sexual abuse in clear, kid friendly language.

This rhyming story book has been written to reflect the book of Genesis and, in doing so, create an age-appropriate tool to educate children in the home, in churches or in the classroom. It teaches children that, when it comes to their bodies, God created boundaries and assures them that it is OK to tell a trusted adult if someone touches them inappropriately. This book provides simple but powerful messages every child needs to know about their bodies. Note this book has Christian contexts. Suitable for ages 3-9 years.

This delightful storybook about Michael can help children understand how to respond appropriately and safely with a variety of people in different situations.

Written with style, wit, and rhythm, Personal Space Camp addresses the complex issue of respect for another person's physical boundaries. Told from Louis' perspective, this story is a must have resource for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to communicate the idea of personal space in a manner that connects with kids.

A story about your body belongs to you and a child's right to say no. It is designed to help children learn about body boundaries and learn to express themselves when they don't like something, even if it is the tickles of a trusted adult. It includes general education for children aged 3-8.

Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their privateparts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and educators.Written from a kid's point of view, I Said No! makes this task a lot easier.

'No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. This book can be read to children from 3 to 9 years. It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights.

This nurturing and empowering story is about a young girl who is confused when her friendship with an older male figure becomes strange and hurtful. Only when she shares her secret does her heart become all shiny and new again.

'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety to young children in a way that is neither frightening nor confronting? This book is exactly that.

This is a 72-page booklet developed by the WA Health Department to support parents as sexuality educators of their children. Suitable for ages 6+.

Explains in age-appropriate language the basic nature of sexual intercourse between a husband and wife and discusses conception, fetal development, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Please note this book has Christian contexts. Suitable for ages 5 to 8.

Designed for parents and carers to read with children aged 7 to 10, 'Birds and Bees by the Book' creates a safe space for answering questions about sexuality, gender and identity. (6 book pack).

God Made All of Me starts with the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies this knowledge to children and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. God Made All of Me allows families to build a first line defence against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes and also in the wider community. Note this book has Christian contexts. Suitable for ages 5 – 9.

It's natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from, but it can seem a daunting task to answer honestly so that they understand the subtleties of puberty, sex, reproduction and relationships, and are comfortable with their bodies. This books uses clear, easy to understand language to answer complex questions about sex and relationships, and covers all manner of tricky subjects from puberty to consent with delicate accuracy and honesty.

With expanded information on internet and texting safety, birth control, LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) issues and more – this universally acclaimed classic by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley is a cutting-edge resource for children, parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else who cares about the well-being of pre-teens and teens. Providing accurate and up-to-date information to answer young people's concerns and questions, from conception and puberty to birth control and AIDS. For ages 10 – 14.

Explores questions and concerns about where babies come from in a simple and reassuring way. The illustrations in this book support the text in a soft, child-like manner making this book not only educational and informative but also engaging and fun. Suitable for ages 5- 8 years. Highly recommended.

It's never too early to begin giving your child a practical understanding of his or her unique, beautiful body and why God designed it to be exactly the way it is. This book has candid, age-appropriate language and realistic illustrations, The Story of Me explains: God's love and the goodness of all He has made, The nurturing family as God's context for love, Why God wants each baby to have both a mommy and a daddy, The specialness of being made a boy or a girl, Proper names for private body parts. Note this book has Christian contexts. Suitable for ages 3 – 5.

This is a book may of you may have had read to you. This book has a more direct approach for teaching children about reproduction and how babies are made. This book is straight to the point with educational pictures that support the text. Suitable for ages 8 – 10.

An excellent book that introduces a young child to the wonder of God's creation - the wonder and miracle of birth. From conception in the womb through the nine months within the mother's womb. This book takes the parents and child on a journey of discovery, the discovery of life. Suitable for ages 3 – 8.

Is an excellent book sculptured with a beautiful yet simple text that is easy to read and understand? The lively art work will allow children to gain an age appropriate understanding of God’s intention for man and woman. This little book is the "Theology of the Body" for children which can be used in a family, school or church environment. Note this book has Catholic contexts. Suitable for ages 9 and up.

About 80 Aboriginal mums, dads and carers yarned about how to help kids learn about strong, safe and healthy relationships. They said that they wanted a resource to help them talk to their kids about: - being boss of their bodies - changes in their bodies - saying ‘no’ - safer sex - sex and the law - teenage pregnancy - protecting themselves online - respectful relationships. Yarning Quiet Ways was developed to respond to this request. It is based on an existing resource, ‘Talk Soon. Talk Often.’, but has been written and designed in a way that responds to what the Aboriginal parents and carers wanted. The quotes in this resource come from real Aboriginal parents and carers.

This resource cuts through to a young child because the message is delivered when you have their undivided attention, using rhyming language, colourful illustrations and child-friendly humour. LOVED by kids and EASY for parents/carers and educators, it engages and effectively teaches “When I’m on my device, I have fun but think twice, ‘Coz I always take care what I do”. Reinforced by games and scenarios, it clearly defines risks that children need to watch out for and reinforces the need to check with a safe adult if any device content may be dangerous. Recommended for boys and girls ages 5 to 9 years (or whenever they start using devices).

This book has been written by parents and reviewed by professionals, the 30 Days of Sex Talks program makes it simple for you and your child to talk about sex in the context in which it belongs; as part of a healthy relationship that also includes joy, laughter and the full range of emotion that defines human intimacy. Suitable for ages 3 – 7.

It only takes a few taps on a mobile device for a curious child to find an endless supply of deviant and addicting pornography. Unfortunately, many young kids are being exposed to pornography without the slightest clue that it can damage their developing minds. Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mum and dad who teaches their child what pornography really is why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this ground-breaking book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains. Suitable for ages 8 – 10 years.

This book provides critical information and great discussion questions that will foster productive and meaningful conversations between you and your children. This book will also help you determine the particular needs of your home, wether its clear standards and guidelines, more monitoring or more trust and connection. This book has been designed to educate you, the parent, as well as your child or teenager about the dangers of pornography. Suitable for ages : 8 – 18.

There’s more to teaching your kids about sex than a nervous discussion of the birds and the bees. In How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex, you’ll find important, helpful information on concerns your children face from infancy through adolescence. Building on a biblical foundation, they discuss how to talk with your children about sexual issues and when it’s appropriate to tell them what. Note this book has Christian contexts. Suitable for Parents of children 4 – 18 years.

This exceptional children’s book offers gentle and insightful guidance and is a must have for parents and professionals to prepare kids under the age of 10 for the inevitable occasion of when they will see explicit imagery. Who better to step them through this than loving and vigilant caregivers. Suitable for ages 5 – 12.

This is a unique book that provides a practical guide for parents to help keep children safe. It is both explicit and realistic. The author Professor Freda Briggs draws on a lifetime of knowledge, research and practical experience to provide helpful information on the myriad issues that worry parents. This book sheds light on several significant risks including – the sexual abuse of children, safe use of the internet and modern day bullying. Suitable for all parents and carers of children 0 – 18 years.

This book has been designed to read with your child, providing a foundational understanding of godly sexuality. It is sexual education with a biblical core. This book provided discussions for 7 consecutive days with your child. Suitable for ages 6 – 10.