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Does anyone know of any books to help a child of 10, that will help her with issues that are about sexual and physical abuse?.
She is a big book reader. I am helping her the best i can as is the social worker/ and child counciler. I want to know if there are any books that have been written especially for kids that have been through this, to help with self esteem and getting through this.
Thankyou
She is a big book reader. I am helping her the best i can as is the social worker/ and child counciler. I want to know if there are any books that have been written especially for kids that have been through this, to help with self esteem and getting through this.
Thankyou
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NSPCC Recommended Books - not sure if this is helpful or not.
Suggested books
Everyone's got a bottom by Tessa Rowley (for ages 3 to 8).
Story about Ben and his brother and sister learning and talking together about bodies. Useful way to introduce the subject of self-protection.
NoNo the little seal: the gentle story of a little seal who learns to stay safe, say 'No', and tell by Sherri Patterson and Judith Feldman (for ages 3 to 10).
Encourages children to talk about their worries through the story of NoNo. When his uncle touches him inappropriately and tells him to keep it a secret, NoNo struggles with whether it is wrong to tell and who he can talk to. Includes a guide for parents and a CD of the story with songs.
The right touch: a read-aloud story to help prevent child sexual abuse by Sandy Kleven (for ages 3 to 7).
Jimmy's mum explains the difference between good touches and touches that are uncomfortable, secret or forced. She tells him how to resist inappropriate touching and explains that abuse is not a child's fault. Provides advice on what to do if a child tells you about an abusive situation.
When I was little like you by Jane Porett (for ages 4 to 8).
Told from the perspective of an adult looking back on herself as a young girl and how she did not feel able to tell anyone about being sexually abused. Urges children to tell a trusted adult.
Rosy and Jack by Nicole Reading (for ages 3 to 7).
Rosy and Jack, are brother and sister and both are touched inappropriately by someone they know. Rosy acts out and Jack becomes withdrawn. Looks at telling someone they know and working out their feelings through therapy.
Who is a stranger and what should I do? by Linda Walvoord Girard (for ages 3 to 10).
Discusses who is a stranger and what behaviours are unacceptable. Presents sample situations and advice on what a child should do. Includes guidance pages on reading this with children.
I said no!: a kid-to-kid guide to keeping private parts private by Zach King and Kimberly King (for ages 5 to 10).
Explains what private body parts are, good and bad touching, scenarios of what someone may say, what to do if you feel uncomfortable, who trusted adults are and what to do if no one listens or believes you. Includes advice on reading the book with children.
Some parts are not for sharing by Julie Le Frederico (for ages 1 to 5).
Friendly fish and underwater scenes are used to give a simple message about private body parts and safe touch.
A terrible thing happened by Margaret M. Holmes, and Cary Pillo (for ages 4 to 8).
Tells the story of Sherman the racoon who has had a terrible experience and is now having headaches, loss of appetite and feeling sad and angry. Sherman meets a therapist who helps him talk about his experience. Features guidance for adults to support a child through difficult experiences.
It's my body: a book to teach young children how to resist uncomfortable touch by Lory Freeman (for ages 2 to 8).
Gives examples of different types of touches to help children to recognise and resist uncomfortable touch.Covers touches that are: nice, acceptable but unwelcome, unpleasant but necessary (for example from doctors) and unacceptable. Stresses a child's right to protect their body.
Suggested books
Everyone's got a bottom by Tessa Rowley (for ages 3 to 8).
Story about Ben and his brother and sister learning and talking together about bodies. Useful way to introduce the subject of self-protection.
NoNo the little seal: the gentle story of a little seal who learns to stay safe, say 'No', and tell by Sherri Patterson and Judith Feldman (for ages 3 to 10).
Encourages children to talk about their worries through the story of NoNo. When his uncle touches him inappropriately and tells him to keep it a secret, NoNo struggles with whether it is wrong to tell and who he can talk to. Includes a guide for parents and a CD of the story with songs.
The right touch: a read-aloud story to help prevent child sexual abuse by Sandy Kleven (for ages 3 to 7).
Jimmy's mum explains the difference between good touches and touches that are uncomfortable, secret or forced. She tells him how to resist inappropriate touching and explains that abuse is not a child's fault. Provides advice on what to do if a child tells you about an abusive situation.
When I was little like you by Jane Porett (for ages 4 to 8).
Told from the perspective of an adult looking back on herself as a young girl and how she did not feel able to tell anyone about being sexually abused. Urges children to tell a trusted adult.
Rosy and Jack by Nicole Reading (for ages 3 to 7).
Rosy and Jack, are brother and sister and both are touched inappropriately by someone they know. Rosy acts out and Jack becomes withdrawn. Looks at telling someone they know and working out their feelings through therapy.
Who is a stranger and what should I do? by Linda Walvoord Girard (for ages 3 to 10).
Discusses who is a stranger and what behaviours are unacceptable. Presents sample situations and advice on what a child should do. Includes guidance pages on reading this with children.
I said no!: a kid-to-kid guide to keeping private parts private by Zach King and Kimberly King (for ages 5 to 10).
Explains what private body parts are, good and bad touching, scenarios of what someone may say, what to do if you feel uncomfortable, who trusted adults are and what to do if no one listens or believes you. Includes advice on reading the book with children.
Some parts are not for sharing by Julie Le Frederico (for ages 1 to 5).
Friendly fish and underwater scenes are used to give a simple message about private body parts and safe touch.
A terrible thing happened by Margaret M. Holmes, and Cary Pillo (for ages 4 to 8).
Tells the story of Sherman the racoon who has had a terrible experience and is now having headaches, loss of appetite and feeling sad and angry. Sherman meets a therapist who helps him talk about his experience. Features guidance for adults to support a child through difficult experiences.
It's my body: a book to teach young children how to resist uncomfortable touch by Lory Freeman (for ages 2 to 8).
Gives examples of different types of touches to help children to recognise and resist uncomfortable touch.Covers touches that are: nice, acceptable but unwelcome, unpleasant but necessary (for example from doctors) and unacceptable. Stresses a child's right to protect their body.
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