Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli

Narrated by Chanté McCormick

Unabridged — 16 minutes

Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli

Narrated by Chanté McCormick

Unabridged — 16 minutes

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Overview

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, adapted for audio, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.


A board book bestseller - now in audio!
    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No."
    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
    This audiobook offers a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

BEST BOOK OF 2022 - Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College

"Affirmative consent, bodily autonomy, and correct vocabulary for body parts and more are all addressed in the frank, easy-to-understand text." —Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)

"A thoughtful and inclusive approach to discussing consent both for young children and their grownups." — Rise: A Feminist Book Project (Top Ten Book Pick, ALA RISE, 2023)

School Library Journal

04/01/2022

K-Gr 2—Colorful illustrations and simple questions to discuss offer a lighthearted path into a serious topic. The concept of consent is explained in simple, direct terms: "If someone says YES, it means you have their consent. But if they don't say YES, the answer is NO." Familiar examples such as hugging and tickling are used to illustrate the topic, as well as various ways, verbal and nonverbal, in which someone might communicate a "No." There are explicit words and illustrations for various body parts (examples include "butt" and "nipples") and these are entirely appropriate in context. The book includes a mix of characters of varying skin tones and ethnicities. Though this has been published as a board book, the pages are far more text-heavy than one usually encounters in this format, making the text accessible only to an adult or older reader. Includes an author's note and four pages of back matter which include explanations of such topics as Bodily Autonomy, Power and Adultism, and Affirmative Consent. VERDICT Perfect for a parenting or school counseling collection, the book's format may not be the best choice for school libraries.—Sue Morgan

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176131475
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 02/01/2022
Series: First Conversations
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years
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