It's MY Body has been written in order to help adults and preschool children talk about sexual abuse together in a way which minimizes embarrassment and fear, but emphasizes self-reliance and open communication. You will not find specific references and stories about sexual abuse in this book. Preschool children are not ready for detailed discussions of this issue. They are ready, however, to learn how their feelings can help them make decisions about sharing their bodies, and how to communicate those decisions to others. This kind of learning serves as a vital first step in the protection of children from sexual abuse. It's MY Body introduces two touching codes which children can use to protect themselves when they're uncomfortable. Popular with preschool teachers and pediatricians, who report children sometimes practice the protective phrases on siblings and dolls.

Dr. Britain has over 35 years of highly regarded expertise helping children, teachers, families and other adults who value children. This experience includes writing children's books that help keep children safe and express their feelings ("It's MY Body", "Loving Touches" & "My Grandma Died"); authoring "The Young Child as Scientist" with Christine Chaillé for teachers & students; helping start therapeutic child & family programs (Relief Nurseries) around Oregon and as far away as Ukraine; and receiving the 2009 Bertha Holt Award for Service to Homeless Children.

Despite this extensive professional success, her most cherished moments are reading to young children as a mother, grandmother, aunt & preschool teacher. Dr. Britain feels honored to encourage children & adults to share tender & delightful moments together through her books, pictures & stories. Dr. Britain begin illustrating her books with Mama Crow's Gift (El Regalo de Mamá Cuervo) in 2011 and One, Two, Three…It’s Great to be ME! in 2012 and more. I'm Happy Sad Today: Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings (2019) illustrated by Matthew Rivera receives rave reviews by parents, teachers and therapists. Dr. Britain continues bringing her extensive early childhood expertise to her writing, illustrations, educational consultations, and school author/illustrator visits. www.lorybritain.com

Target Age: 3-8

Parenting Press

Pub Date: January 01, 1982

0.11" H x 8.91" L x 4.85" W

32 pages

paperback

It's My Body: A Book to Teach Young Children How to Resist Uncomfortable Touch