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First Conversations
Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent
A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
A board book bestseller - now in picture book!
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.
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
A board book bestseller - now in picture book!
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.
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
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First published February 1, 2022
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Megan Madison
11 books24 followersMegan Pamela Ruth Madison (she, her) is an early childhood educator, scholar, and activist based in New York City. She began her career working as an assistant in a Waldorf elementary school. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, Megan then went on to become a teacher in a Head Start preschool classroom. Now, as a doctoral candidate at Brandeis University, she works part-time facilitating workshops for teachers and families on race, gender and sexuality. Megan is currently working on a board book series with co-author Jessica Ralli for Rise x Penguin Workshop on race, gender, consent and body positivity. Megan recently completed a term on the governing board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (or NAEYC) after several years serving as a co-facilitator of the association's Diversity & Equity Interest Forum. In that role, she worked to organize early childhood professionals around the country who are passionate about social justice. She is proud to hold a master’s degree in early childhood education from Dominican University. Megan lives in Harlem (unceded land of the Lenape people), where she loves reading, eating ice cream, and building community with Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (or JFREJ).
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December 8, 2022
In simple, age-appropriate terms, this toddler book explains the concept of consent. While this term is perhaps the most important concept (yet somehow still often overlooked) in sex education, it is something that needs to be instilled in very young children as well—and not just to prevent abuse! You consent to be hugged, to share your toys, to play with friends. Kids need to know that it’s okay to say no and how to deal with rejection. Adults also need this reminder. Oftentimes, we do things for kids’ health and safety that undermines their autonomy—such as making them brush their teeth or wear a helmet. Adults need to remember that they should not abuse their power in any way. What an excellent, thought-provoking book—and it’s for TODDLERS! Amazing!
August 20, 2023
8/19/2023 - A great way to start the conversation regarding consent. “Give this person a hug,” or “give this relative a kiss” could always be so uncomfortable as a kid. I liked the questions in the book to prompt further discussions with your child as well.
January 22, 2024
Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent by Megan Madison adalah buku yang memperkenalkan konsep consent (izin/persetujuan) kepada anak dengan cara yang menyenangkan. Buku ini ditulis oleh Megan Madison dan Jessica Ralli, keduanya adalah ahli di bidang perkembangan anak usia dini dan merupakan aktivis untuk melawan ketidakadilan. Buku ini diilustrasikan oleh Isabel Roxas, yang menggunakan gambar penuh warna dan ekspresif untuk menyampaikan pesan dalam buku tersebut.
Buku ini dibagi menjadi empat bagian, masing-masing mencakup aspek consent yang berbeda. Bagian pertama menjelaskan apa itu consent dan mengapa hal itu penting. Bagian kedua menunjukkan bagaimana meminta dan memberikan persetujuan dalam berbagai situasi yang melibatkan tubuh seseorang. Bagian ketiga mengeksplorasi bagaimana mengatakan atau menunjukkan “tidak” ketika seseorang tidak ingin melakukan sesuatu atau ketika orang lain tidak ingin melakukan sesuatu. Bagian keempat membahas bagaimana menghargai pilihan dan batasan orang lain, dan tentunya bagaimana anak bisa mengubah pikiran atau menghentikan suatu aktivitas jika dirasa kurang nyaman.
Buku ini ditulis dalam bahasa yang sederhana dan interaktif, dengan pertanyaan dan petunjuk bagi pembaca dan anak untuk terlibat dalam percakapan. Buku ini juga menggunakan contoh dan skenario yang relevan dengan anak-anak, seperti bermain, berpelukan, dan saling menggelitik. Ada material tambahan pada akhir halaman buku untuk menambah diskusi dengan anak.
Manurutku buku ini sangat berguna dan menarik bagi orang tua, guru, dan anak-anak untuk memulai percakapan tentang consent. Buku ini berfungsi untuk menormalisasi meminta dan dimintai izin untuk melakukan sesuatu yang melibatkan anggota tubuh.
Yuk ajarkan consent sejak dini!
Buku ini dibagi menjadi empat bagian, masing-masing mencakup aspek consent yang berbeda. Bagian pertama menjelaskan apa itu consent dan mengapa hal itu penting. Bagian kedua menunjukkan bagaimana meminta dan memberikan persetujuan dalam berbagai situasi yang melibatkan tubuh seseorang. Bagian ketiga mengeksplorasi bagaimana mengatakan atau menunjukkan “tidak” ketika seseorang tidak ingin melakukan sesuatu atau ketika orang lain tidak ingin melakukan sesuatu. Bagian keempat membahas bagaimana menghargai pilihan dan batasan orang lain, dan tentunya bagaimana anak bisa mengubah pikiran atau menghentikan suatu aktivitas jika dirasa kurang nyaman.
Buku ini ditulis dalam bahasa yang sederhana dan interaktif, dengan pertanyaan dan petunjuk bagi pembaca dan anak untuk terlibat dalam percakapan. Buku ini juga menggunakan contoh dan skenario yang relevan dengan anak-anak, seperti bermain, berpelukan, dan saling menggelitik. Ada material tambahan pada akhir halaman buku untuk menambah diskusi dengan anak.
Manurutku buku ini sangat berguna dan menarik bagi orang tua, guru, dan anak-anak untuk memulai percakapan tentang consent. Buku ini berfungsi untuk menormalisasi meminta dan dimintai izin untuk melakukan sesuatu yang melibatkan anggota tubuh.
Yuk ajarkan consent sejak dini!
October 8, 2022
3 pages of paragraphs and a helpful website firstconversations.com as well as more books in the same vein, this is really a picture book that supports healthy families. I've tried adding books like this to my library only to have my principal pull them because there's a penis. No one tell her about the Sendak or Carle book 😇. Check out the website, it's a great resource for new parents and families.
April 7, 2022
Great board book intro to consent with clear examples kids can relate to and lots of information in the back for parents to think about. Doesn't get into the scary stuff, just the everyday things to provide a foundation for kids' safety around their bodies.
September 25, 2022
This is the best consent book I have read with my 5-year-old so far. It is not graphic or scary and yet informative and thoughtful. We have tried many other books and this one felt so gentle and empowering.
March 10, 2023
Incredible children's picture book that explains consent for all ears. In the back of the book there are incredible explanations of how to honor your child when they set boundaries and that only an enthusiastic yes is consent. Sensational book!
December 19, 2024
Unexpected huge hit with Lia. She likes to act out the little consent scripts!
March 17, 2025
Read this woke propaganda to Theo tonight. He loved it. I did too.
December 31, 2025
کیوت و مناسب برای اموزش کودکان
نسخه فارسی رو خوندم.
نسخه فارسی رو خوندم.
July 29, 2022
The best one in the series yet. A few pages made me stop and think as well, and I am a grown woman. Could be used in honestly ages 0-7 or 8. Def recommend for all caregivers.
November 10, 2022
This is a FANTASTIC resource for talking about consent and safe touch with little kids. After reading this to my 6yo son, I was tickling his sister one day and he ran in to say, "Mom, STOP! You did not have her CONFERENCES to tickle her!" After a moment of confusion, and then understanding, I realized that he was in fact quite correct. I apologized, and promised them both I would ask before tickling them. I also promised to stop if they asked me to stop, and that someone should always stop touching you if you ask them to (barring a medical emergency situation or another adult trying to keep them safe). So the book spurred some important discussions in our house.
Also: yes, there are pages with anatomical pictures. My kids already know the names of their private parts, so while he did giggle and whisper "penis" (can hardly blame him), he moved on pretty quickly. And clearly that was not his major takeaway from the book!
I highly recommend this one and I am so glad my library purchased it.
Also: yes, there are pages with anatomical pictures. My kids already know the names of their private parts, so while he did giggle and whisper "penis" (can hardly blame him), he moved on pretty quickly. And clearly that was not his major takeaway from the book!
I highly recommend this one and I am so glad my library purchased it.
December 14, 2023
Love the opportunities for kids to respond on every page, the sign language for yes and no is included.
November 15, 2023
After having read this twice and looking through it a third time, I've decided it may just be my favorite book on this topic... or at least really close. One of the reasons is that often with these types of books the suggested questions to ask children are all in the back of the book and most of them are written in a way that doesn't sound or feel very natural to use them as-is with kids, but this book has them scattered throughout the text and most of them are phased in such a way that I think adults could ask them verbatim.
I also think this book just does a great job of covering a lot of situations. For instance, how kids are the boss of their body, but caregivers may have them do things they may not want to do (bathe or wear a bike helmet) for their safety and well-being. Or the importance of caregivers giving options (you can't leave the house without a shirt, but you can help choose between options of what to wear). Or a big one, kids should not be forced to give or get kisses or hugs, even from relatives, but instead should be given an option of blowing a kiss, giving a high-five, etc.
Related to this (and the possible hurt feelings of grandma or grandpa), it explains that it's okay to hurt someone's feelings if they're asking you to do something you don't want to do (like give them a hug). It may seem like a small and silly thing to allow a child to decline hugging a loved one, but, maybe especially if that does hurt that other person's feelings... it is helping to build the foundation from which they can firmly say no to a bad/truly uncomfortable situation (whether in childhood, as a teen, or older).
Through the illustrations (which indicate gestures and facial expressions) and words the characters are using, the author/illustrator tells and shows that there are multiple ways to say "no." But, one thing I really liked about this book is that there is also a focus on saying Yes! And that people can give consent, say "yes" through a nod or sign language, and that the word "yes" should be joined by body language/facial expressions that are also in the affirmative.
Weaved throughout is the theme that whether it be a playful and physical pillow fight or a hug, sometimes someone will say "yes" and sometimes that same person will say "no." So you should ask each time and not assume. I think as adults we sometimes forget we change in that sense from moment to moment, so of course kids may as well. I love hugs, but if I am angry (whether it is at the individual who's trying to hug me or not) or stressed in certain ways, at that moment I very much may not want a hug.
The book ends with some great information for caregivers and some further questions you can talk about with your little one. There's info about Bodily Autonomy, Body Vocabulary, The Joy of Pleasure, Power and Adultism, Yuck! Yum!, Affirmative Consent, Boundaries, and Feelings and Empathy.
Just a note, so you're aware: a page spread near the beginning of the book has nudity. Nothing is very detailed and the children are just frankly telling different parts (Penis! Elbow! Nipples!). The reason for this is talked about in the Body Vocabulary section, which can be summed up as, "When kids know the names of these body parts, it supports their self-esteem and helps to prevent abuse."
Because of the size of this book, how it's set up, etc. I think this would be best read as a one-on-one book or read by a caregiver with one or two children, rather than using it in a storytime about the topic.
I also think this book just does a great job of covering a lot of situations. For instance, how kids are the boss of their body, but caregivers may have them do things they may not want to do (bathe or wear a bike helmet) for their safety and well-being. Or the importance of caregivers giving options (you can't leave the house without a shirt, but you can help choose between options of what to wear). Or a big one, kids should not be forced to give or get kisses or hugs, even from relatives, but instead should be given an option of blowing a kiss, giving a high-five, etc.
Related to this (and the possible hurt feelings of grandma or grandpa), it explains that it's okay to hurt someone's feelings if they're asking you to do something you don't want to do (like give them a hug). It may seem like a small and silly thing to allow a child to decline hugging a loved one, but, maybe especially if that does hurt that other person's feelings... it is helping to build the foundation from which they can firmly say no to a bad/truly uncomfortable situation (whether in childhood, as a teen, or older).
Through the illustrations (which indicate gestures and facial expressions) and words the characters are using, the author/illustrator tells and shows that there are multiple ways to say "no." But, one thing I really liked about this book is that there is also a focus on saying Yes! And that people can give consent, say "yes" through a nod or sign language, and that the word "yes" should be joined by body language/facial expressions that are also in the affirmative.
Weaved throughout is the theme that whether it be a playful and physical pillow fight or a hug, sometimes someone will say "yes" and sometimes that same person will say "no." So you should ask each time and not assume. I think as adults we sometimes forget we change in that sense from moment to moment, so of course kids may as well. I love hugs, but if I am angry (whether it is at the individual who's trying to hug me or not) or stressed in certain ways, at that moment I very much may not want a hug.
The book ends with some great information for caregivers and some further questions you can talk about with your little one. There's info about Bodily Autonomy, Body Vocabulary, The Joy of Pleasure, Power and Adultism, Yuck! Yum!, Affirmative Consent, Boundaries, and Feelings and Empathy.
Just a note, so you're aware: a page spread near the beginning of the book has nudity. Nothing is very detailed and the children are just frankly telling different parts (Penis! Elbow! Nipples!). The reason for this is talked about in the Body Vocabulary section, which can be summed up as, "When kids know the names of these body parts, it supports their self-esteem and helps to prevent abuse."
Because of the size of this book, how it's set up, etc. I think this would be best read as a one-on-one book or read by a caregiver with one or two children, rather than using it in a storytime about the topic.
February 10, 2026
We just got this book in at the library and it is really good. It has examples of head shaking, body language, and sign language, as well as verbal queues to indicate to others when you are comfortable or not. I feel there are not many books that teach children it is okay to say no and this is an invaluable resource. Especially because of all the ways it shows you can say something makes you uncomfortable, since some children are more nonverbal than others and some children are taught from a young age that if you don't want a hug or kiss from someone, because they're family, you have to anyway. But this teaches that is just not so!
I also rally like the scene where the child in a wheelchair is being pushed without permission by some other child, and they plainly state, "No! You didn't ask first!" which is important for anything you do with another person, but also wheelchair users often experience this issue where people think they're being helpful and just start pushing them without asking. To have it illustrated (though not explicitly stated for them) is a silent teacher for the etiquette when helping or offering help to someone with a wheelchair.
Next is a rant that I feel is relevant because it 100% is going to come up.
End of rant, but I strongly recommend this book. It has a lot of important information all packed into a simple and colorful format with lots of representation for all shades, types, and shapes of people!
I also rally like the scene where the child in a wheelchair is being pushed without permission by some other child, and they plainly state, "No! You didn't ask first!" which is important for anything you do with another person, but also wheelchair users often experience this issue where people think they're being helpful and just start pushing them without asking. To have it illustrated (though not explicitly stated for them) is a silent teacher for the etiquette when helping or offering help to someone with a wheelchair.
Next is a rant that I feel is relevant because it 100% is going to come up.
End of rant, but I strongly recommend this book. It has a lot of important information all packed into a simple and colorful format with lots of representation for all shades, types, and shapes of people!
September 4, 2024
Another fantastic "First Conversation" book.
Touches (with consent) on children learning the proper language for body parts, that asking is the only way to know what someone wants to do, that YES means you have their consent, and ANYTHING ELSE means you DO NOT! One page asks the reader to identify different ways children in the picture are saying NO non-verbally.
It also emphasizes that you never have to worry about hurting someone's feelings by saying no, but that if someone says no to you, it's okay to have your feelings hurt. We often focus only on saying no, but not on how to accept someone else's no, even if it does hurt your feelings.
The book also explains that everyone is the boss of their own body, even if sometimes it feels like grown-ups are the boss. The authors sneak a suggestion to the grown-ups that "it feels better when grown-ups ask first, or let me know what's happening and why." I have seen too many adults roll their eyes about the idea of asking young children for consent, or taking the time to explain why they seem to not be respecting a child's consent.
These issues are so, SO important and adults are really the ones who need to learn these lessons.
Touches (with consent) on children learning the proper language for body parts, that asking is the only way to know what someone wants to do, that YES means you have their consent, and ANYTHING ELSE means you DO NOT! One page asks the reader to identify different ways children in the picture are saying NO non-verbally.
It also emphasizes that you never have to worry about hurting someone's feelings by saying no, but that if someone says no to you, it's okay to have your feelings hurt. We often focus only on saying no, but not on how to accept someone else's no, even if it does hurt your feelings.
The book also explains that everyone is the boss of their own body, even if sometimes it feels like grown-ups are the boss. The authors sneak a suggestion to the grown-ups that "it feels better when grown-ups ask first, or let me know what's happening and why." I have seen too many adults roll their eyes about the idea of asking young children for consent, or taking the time to explain why they seem to not be respecting a child's consent.
These issues are so, SO important and adults are really the ones who need to learn these lessons.
September 10, 2024
Another fantastic "First Conversation" book.
Touches (with consent!) on
- children learning the proper language for body parts
- that asking is the only way to know what someone wants to do
- that YES means you have their consent and ANYTHING ELSE means you DO NOT! One page asks
the reader to identify different ways children in the picture are saying NO non-verbally.
- that you never have to worry about hurting someone's feelings by saying no, but that if someone
says no to you, it's okay to have your feelings hurt. We often focus only on saying no, but not on
how to accept someone else's no, even if it does hurt your feelings.
- that everyone is the boss of their own body, even if sometimes it feels like grown-ups are the boss. The authors sneak a suggestion to the grown-ups that "it feels better when grown-ups ask first, or let me know what's happening and why." I have seen too many adults roll their eyes about the idea of asking young children for consent, or taking the time to explain why they seem to not be respecting a child's consent.
These issues are so, SO important and adults are really the ones who need to learn these lessons. I love everything about this book!
Touches (with consent!) on
- children learning the proper language for body parts
- that asking is the only way to know what someone wants to do
- that YES means you have their consent and ANYTHING ELSE means you DO NOT! One page asks
the reader to identify different ways children in the picture are saying NO non-verbally.
- that you never have to worry about hurting someone's feelings by saying no, but that if someone
says no to you, it's okay to have your feelings hurt. We often focus only on saying no, but not on
how to accept someone else's no, even if it does hurt your feelings.
- that everyone is the boss of their own body, even if sometimes it feels like grown-ups are the boss. The authors sneak a suggestion to the grown-ups that "it feels better when grown-ups ask first, or let me know what's happening and why." I have seen too many adults roll their eyes about the idea of asking young children for consent, or taking the time to explain why they seem to not be respecting a child's consent.
These issues are so, SO important and adults are really the ones who need to learn these lessons. I love everything about this book!
October 8, 2022
This board book covers the concept of consent in a general way, talking about how important it is for both you and others to say yes and no to physical touch, experiences, and activities, instead of feeling forced into something you don't want to do. The book is concrete and practical, with examples that children can relate to and understand, and the page about interpreting body language and understanding indirect ways of saying "no" is very helpful.
The book does not address sexual touch at any point, so parents who are hoping for this book to help them educate their children about abuse prevention will have to create their own material to add to the non-sexual concepts here. However, one of the early pages includes nudity and anatomical body part names, so parents who are specifically looking for a non-sexual book about consent may want to skip the page with cartoon images of naked kids. I wish that this book had gone one direction or the other, either focusing on understanding sexual body parts and abuse prevention or focusing on consent as a general concept without any sexual elements.
The book does not address sexual touch at any point, so parents who are hoping for this book to help them educate their children about abuse prevention will have to create their own material to add to the non-sexual concepts here. However, one of the early pages includes nudity and anatomical body part names, so parents who are specifically looking for a non-sexual book about consent may want to skip the page with cartoon images of naked kids. I wish that this book had gone one direction or the other, either focusing on understanding sexual body parts and abuse prevention or focusing on consent as a general concept without any sexual elements.
March 9, 2022
From the moment they enter the world, young children are learning about bodies, relationships, and feelings. Those of us who care for young children express our love through touch. Being gently rocked to sleep, holding hands as they take their first steps, being lifted up to grab something out of reach... Research shows that these early experiences can shape how children understand intimacy and care later in life. As we build these foundational skills so that our children can have healthy, fulfilling relationships in adulthood, one critical component is teaching young children to ask and listen for consent. We can model and practice consent in everyday choices, like deciding how to greet a friend or which shoe to put on first. This book provides an opportunity to begin or continue this conversation with your little ones. It's okay to take a break, leave something out for now, or weave in stories of your own. Before you start, try asking your child: Do you want to read this book with me?
-Megan and Jessica
-Megan and Jessica
November 29, 2022
A wonderful addition to the First Conversations series (Our Skin and Being You are the others I've read). Not sure why these are printed as board books instead of picture books, but the content is A+. I love the open-ended and engaging questions asked on each page.
"Yes! No!" is about consent and bodily autonomy, kept light for the young age group; it does not venture into sexual touching. There is a page containing nudity and correct names of body parts including "penis" and "vulva," but this is easily skipped without ruining the flow of the text, if desired. I appreciate that this presents a "yes means yes" model, and discusses ways in which people say "no" without literally using that word. The back matter for caregivers also addresses adultism and the inherent unequal power dynamic between children and adults, and discusses the importance of acknowledging this dynamic and approaching it ethically.
"Yes! No!" is about consent and bodily autonomy, kept light for the young age group; it does not venture into sexual touching. There is a page containing nudity and correct names of body parts including "penis" and "vulva," but this is easily skipped without ruining the flow of the text, if desired. I appreciate that this presents a "yes means yes" model, and discusses ways in which people say "no" without literally using that word. The back matter for caregivers also addresses adultism and the inherent unequal power dynamic between children and adults, and discusses the importance of acknowledging this dynamic and approaching it ethically.
November 7, 2024
This is a pretty solid first conversation book, especially for the very young. I especially appreciated that it dips into nonverbal ways people can express "no" and that they included an example modeling that you shouldn't push someone in a wheelchair without their consent even if they're trying to help-something unfortunately, some adults could learn a thing or two about.
The one area that definitely merits more fleshing out is the nuances with when grownups might have to proceed with something anyway (the example they show is a child being given a bath, and having to wear a helmet, but this could also apply to doctor examinations). There are obviously layers within even that where there should be some boundaries, etc. that are very worth discussing, as many assaults against children are initiated by adults who are already close to them. So there's definitely room for follow up, but what's there is a good jumping off place and written with prompts included to kick off these conversations.
The one area that definitely merits more fleshing out is the nuances with when grownups might have to proceed with something anyway (the example they show is a child being given a bath, and having to wear a helmet, but this could also apply to doctor examinations). There are obviously layers within even that where there should be some boundaries, etc. that are very worth discussing, as many assaults against children are initiated by adults who are already close to them. So there's definitely room for follow up, but what's there is a good jumping off place and written with prompts included to kick off these conversations.
November 24, 2022
This was a really good one. I really appreciated the pages that explained that some people's 'No's are a little more uncertain than a firm "Absolutely not, NO!" but they still mean it. There is also a spread addressing body language, and how that can also show us 'no.' Such an important conversation, and this is a great introduction. It's a shame that some people will flip out when they see one page with naked children learning body part names; this feels like the time for kids to learn that there is nothing shameful about their bodies, but that they are their own and no one else's. There is also a really helpful few pages at the end, for parents/caregivers who may want to tailor the conversation or help them address questions that may come up. I feel like while these books are important for the kids, they're important for the adults, too. If a kid says 'no,' don't force them into a kiss and hug, or keep tickling them. It's not about you- don't be weird.
January 1, 2024
My daughter will be 3 in February, and this book has been an excellent start to talking about Consent; giving and getting it!
It also briefly portrays different nude bodies on the surface level, creating an open space to ask questions about multiple subjects. Being 2, she doesn’t have many of those yet, but I’m happy to expose her to differences of all kinds so she may not NEED to ask as many questions in the future. (Wishful thinking, I know)
On that note, this book is more inclusive than many others we’ve read together! Many different skin tones, body types, abilities. I especially love the pages that addresses changing your mind, and that sometimes giving people a no will make them upset- but that they need to cope with that no, not we need to sacrifice our comfort to please others.
Super valuable tool, I’ll definitely be looking into their other books on more topics in my effort to raise a smart and kind human ♥️
It also briefly portrays different nude bodies on the surface level, creating an open space to ask questions about multiple subjects. Being 2, she doesn’t have many of those yet, but I’m happy to expose her to differences of all kinds so she may not NEED to ask as many questions in the future. (Wishful thinking, I know)
On that note, this book is more inclusive than many others we’ve read together! Many different skin tones, body types, abilities. I especially love the pages that addresses changing your mind, and that sometimes giving people a no will make them upset- but that they need to cope with that no, not we need to sacrifice our comfort to please others.
Super valuable tool, I’ll definitely be looking into their other books on more topics in my effort to raise a smart and kind human ♥️
September 24, 2024
I didn’t know what this book was when I grabbed a bunch at the library for my one-year old. It definitely wasn’t interesting for her at this stage, but I will definitely bring it out when she gets a little older and more able to communicate. The concepts presented in this book are so important! It’s a very toddler-appropriate (or older kids honestly) way to teach about consent. There are also some really helpful tips for adults in the back on how to continue the conversation and encourage kids. Just a heads up though—it teaches kids to use correct language for body parts, including penis and vulva, so if that makes you uncomfortable, read the book on your own first and get comfortable with it before reading with your child. But, do read it with them!
June 15, 2023
Yes! No! is the perfect introduction to consent for young children. It illustrates the conversation parents need to have with their children about how they are the boss of their bodies. Even though sometimes, parents have to make decisions to keep them safe, like putting on a helmet. It is all very innocent - you get to say stop to tickles, you choose if you give a kiss, a hug, a wave to say goodbye, etc. - and yet it builds a foundation to empower children to stand up for themselves and keep their bodies safe. The illustrations are diverse and inclusive. Almost every child will see themselves in this book. I believe a book like this one should be in everyone’s home library.
March 21, 2022
A very effective book for very young children about what consent means, how to ask for it, and how to give or deny it. I really liked the questions included in this book for sparking conversation with kids, and also appreciated the attention given to the multiplicity of ways for saying and expressing NO when someone asks (or doesn't ask...) for consent, and the importance of respecting all of these ways of saying no. Great pictures as well!
Themes: Consent, Body Justice
Age range: Toddler-Kindergarten
Themes: Consent, Body Justice
Age range: Toddler-Kindergarten
September 27, 2022
Definitely a book that should be grown-up led, not ideal for children to pick up and explore on their own with no further discussion or explanation. I appreciate that the book identifies body parts with their proper names, which is so important when it comes to caregiver-child communication. I also was so glad to see that they did not stop at defining non-consent as simply saying "no". There are dozens of other ways to not allow consent. Definitely a good primer for children, and makes adults stop and think too!
December 6, 2022
This book is a frank discussion of bodies, bodie parts, consent and respect for others. Yes! No! A First Conversation about consent by Megan Madison will help parents discuss the importance of body autonomy, everyday experiences with friends and the not so comfortable situation of having to say no to someone when you are uncomfortable. It can be a great jumping off point for discussions about preventing abuse, respecting other's boudaries and recognizing other's feelings. For ages 4 - 10. Notes in the back will help caregivers with discussions.
January 11, 2023
This book is great for introducing consent to young learners (K-1st grade). I read this to 1st graders and they enjoyed answering the questions embedded throughout the book.
*The second page accurately names body parts and has a picture of a penis (very, very basic). Best practices are to normalize all body parts, but some caregivers may feel uncomfortable. If you want to read this to your class, depending on your district it might be best to run by your principal. You can also just skip the page 2 illustrations.
For me personally, I have no problem reading it to my 3.5 year old.
*The second page accurately names body parts and has a picture of a penis (very, very basic). Best practices are to normalize all body parts, but some caregivers may feel uncomfortable. If you want to read this to your class, depending on your district it might be best to run by your principal. You can also just skip the page 2 illustrations.
For me personally, I have no problem reading it to my 3.5 year old.
July 7, 2024
I was super excited to read this book. The topic and variety of characters on the front grabbed my attention. I was hoping to read it to K-1 kids at school.
Then I got to a page naming body parts with illustrations- vulva, nipples, penis, etc. I am not against teaching my own children these words, but I am not choosing to read it to my students. I was disappointed especially because the point could have been made without those words and visuals.
So 4 stars for reading to your own children.
Then I got to a page naming body parts with illustrations- vulva, nipples, penis, etc. I am not against teaching my own children these words, but I am not choosing to read it to my students. I was disappointed especially because the point could have been made without those words and visuals.
So 4 stars for reading to your own children.
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