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Private Parts Are Private is a vital resource for teaching children four essential body safety rules. Written by a veteran public-school educator and based on 18 years of classroom experience as an elementary school counselor, this trusted lesson has reached thousands of PreK-5 students. Classroom-tested and parent-approved, Private Parts Are Private gives children the language, confidence, and tools to understand body boundaries, recognize unsafe situations, and know what to say, what to do, and who to tell if someone tries to break those rules. What Makes This Book Unique: Interactive Learning - Engages children through active participation, helping them internalize safety rules and build confidence to assert their boundaries. Inclusive Illustrations - Vibrant artwork reflects diversity in appearance, family structures, and gender roles-promoting empathy and inclusivity. Discussion Talking Points - Based on real classroom experiences, these age-appropriate prompts support continued conversations at home and school. Reinforcement Through Coloring Pages - Black-and-white pages extend learning in both home and classroom settings, making the message more memorable. The Author's Mission: To give children the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe To equip adults with tools to talk openly about private parts, body boundaries, and safe touch To support age-appropriate conversations that reflect each family's values To provide educators with a ready-to-use classroom lesson and reinforcing activities Teaching children body safety rules is essential to preventing sexual abuse. By fostering open communication and empowering children to assert their boundaries, Private Parts Are Private helps kids stay safe, speak up, and seek help when needed.

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Private Parts are (private) is a compassionate and well-crafted picture book that opens up essential conversations about private parts and boundaries. It uses clear, age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations to teach the safety rules for private parts and teaches kids what to do if someone wants to break those rules. Whether you're a parent, educator, or caregiver, this book is an invaluable tool for starting body safety conversations early-and doing so in a way that builds trust and encourages kids to ask questions. Highly recommended for any home or classroom library. Such an important book! This is a topic that should be discussed with all children! It is so well written and visually interesting to kids! The author shares language that can be used over and over again to our kids! To the author: Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. May they help keep our kids safe!!! Kim Edmister has provided educators, parents and children with an excellent resource for a difficult and sensitive subject. Well written and nicely illustrated. Key strengths are the talking points she provides and the interactive approach. Well done. My grandchild LOVED this book! And..... such an important topic - it has opened the door for conversation that is so important for children to feel comfortable having with trusted adults. I appreciate the shared language for the ""rules"". Where has this been all these years! A must read with your children, students, teachers! Kim Edmister succeeds in taking this important, sensitive topic and delivers a way to normalize the conversation in an age appropriate way for young children. This book is interactive and the illustrations draw the reader in! This book is wonderful. I love the way there are hand motions to help make reading it even more fun for the younger children. Important book for all children! Interactive and great graphics! 10/10 recommend.

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Kim Edmister is a retired elementary school counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and author of children's books and educational resources that empower kids with skills for life.

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