Want a Hug?
Consent and Boundaries for Kids
Familius · Print & ebook · October 25, 2022
A 2023 CBC Children's Favorite Winner It’s never too early to teach children about the necessity of boundaries and the power of consent.
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- Who it’s for
- Children learning about consent and personal boundaries
- Themes
- Consent and choice, Personal boundaries, Communication and listening
- Genres
- Abuse & Trauma, Emotions, Sexual Abuse
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A 2023 CBC Children's Favorite Winner It’s never too early to teach children about the necessity of boundaries and the power of consent. Developed by therapist Christine Babinec after years of working with survivors of abuse, Want a Hug? is a book about communication, understanding, mutuality, listening, and love. Far from a didactic lecture, this joyful picture book affirms that developing consent skills is a natural, positive, fun, and affirming experience.
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With colorful, inviting illustrations, children will learn that it’s okay to say no and, perhaps more importantly, it’s okay to say yes. The power is in the choice.
Who it’s for
- Children learning about consent and personal boundaries
- Children practicing how to say yes or no
Where it sits
| Emotions | 35% |
|---|---|
| Sexual Abuse | 19% |
| Abuse & Trauma | 17% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Big Feelings
- Friendship
- Manners & Etiquette
- Authors
- Christine Babinec
- Publisher
- Familius
- Published
- October 25, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Consent and choice · Personal boundaries · Communication and listening
- Reading lane
- Big Feelings