Author(s): Jan Hindman
Type of emotional/crisis issues addressed: boundaries, sexual abuse, appropriate/inappropriate touching
Year of Publication: 1983
Publisher & Location: AlexAndria Associates; Baker City OR
ISBN #: 978-0961103415
Target Age Level: Upper and Lower Elementary. But when I asked when to start reading this to children the author suggested you "lay it on your belly" while pregnant (she was a very funny and good lady).
# of Pages: 56
Quality of Illustrations: very good, colorful (warning: illustrations show body parts that normally aren't shown)
Brief Summary (1-2 paragraphs): A book written from the perspective of an adult talking to a child about body parts and touching (both good and bad). Discusses how this topic is embarrassing for adults. Also addresses secrets and how they are destructive.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or things to consider when using this book with children: This author is/was an authority on the subject of child sexual abuse. Many people, I think, are offended or embarrassed by the content of the book, however being a therapist for sex offenders and victims, my opinion is that these things need to be talked about with parents and their children. This book helps make it easier. Recommend this book for any parent.
Activity:
This book provides a lot of opportunity for discussion with any age children. Allow the child(ren) to ask questions and have the adult answer them openly.
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