My Body's Mine by Kayla Marnach

My Body's Mine helps children learn they have the rights to their body. Told through rhyme from a child's point of view this book on boundaries empowers each child to say no when others approach them in ways that make them uncomfortable. It also gives clear instructions on what to do if they are approached in an unwanted manner. The questions at the end of the book provides an easy transition for counselors and parents to open a discussion to prevent abuse or to further explore if abuse has occurred.


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About the Author:

A native Texan, Kayla lives with her husband and three cats in Austin. Her two married daughters, along with her faith, have been an inspiration in many of her writings. She has been a guest speaker at elementary schools, women’s retreats, writer’s groups, and University of Texas. At the request of teachers and counselors, she has provided stories to broach difficult situations. Her passion is to empower and validate children, helping them know they are not alone in their feelings or circumstance, and ways to deal with it. When she is not writing she loves spending time with family and friends, read, scrapbook, and watch old movies.

My Take:
What a great little book, that's easy to read and easy to understand, but also discusses in a simple way a very difficult to address topic. 

I loved how she addressed proper hugs and kisses, when to say No! and how. She talks about how a child can know whether he/she is being touched wrongly by listening to how they feel and whether they are told 'not to tell'. The author encourages them to tell an adult that will care whether its a parent, teacher or policeman. (someone safe) Over and over she stresses that their bodies are theirs and no one has a 'right' to touch them without permission. 

I think this is such a great book for kids. It is so easy for them to be intimidated by adults especially if they are being abused or maybe be afraid to tell. It's also a great tool for educating kids who may not be in an abusive situation, in case the matter ever comes up. 

I am going to read this with my children and share! Thank you Kayla for writing this great book! There are tools in the back to use when talking with your kids.

I received my copy courtesy of the author and was not asked to write a positive review, only to give my honest opinion, which I have done.