Books about Sexuality Education
Books - About Sexuality Education
No means no!
Topics: protective behaviours, bodily autonomy, consent.
Fiction
A story about bodily autonomy, personal space, consent and protective behaviours.
YouTube version 3min 22sec (external link)
Age: 2 to 8 years.
My underpants rule!
Topics: protective behaviours, bodily autonomy, consent.
Fiction
A story that explains to children that what is under your underpants is private. No one is allowed to touch private parts and how to say no.
Book review by Cath Hak 2min 3sec (external link)
Age: 2 to 8 years.
My body belongs to me from my head to my toes
Topics: protective behaviours, bodily autonomy, consent.
Fiction
A story that covers safe touch, personal space, types of touch, how to say no to unwanted touch, and how to tell someone if abuse has happened. Includes a letter to parents/carers.
YouTube version 5min 36sec (external link)
Age: 2 to 8 years.
My body belongs to me
Topics: protective behaviours, child sex abuse, consent, bodily autonomy.
Fiction
A straightforward story of a young girl that was sexually abused by a friend's uncle. The young girl tells her mum and dad who help her. Explains that it is not her fault. A rhyming book.
YouTube version 3min 9sec (external link)
Age: 2 to 8 years.
Michael's bubbles - a protective behaviours storybook about personal space
Topics: protective behaviours, personal space
Fiction
Michael loves to ride his bike, catch a ball and play in his cubby, but most of all Michael loves to blow bubbles…and have cuddles with his Mum and Dad! A story to explain about personal space and how to respond safely to different situations and different people using a personal space plan (kiss, cuddle and squeeze bubble, hug bubble, high five bubble, wave bubble, stranger bubble).
Age: 4 to 9 years.
Girl puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween girl
Topics: puberty
Non-fiction
For parents/carers of 9 to 13 year olds to help them talk to their daughters about puberty and sex. Explains what topics to cover and how to start conversations.
Age: Parents and teachers of children 9 to 13 years.
Everyone's Got a Bottom
A story about students keeping safe, written in a style that is fun and positive. It is a tool to start a conversation with students about self-protection (3 to 8 years). Available to purchase from Family Planning Queensland.
Boy puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween boy
Topics: puberty
Non-fiction
For parents/carers of 9 to 13 year olds to help them talk to their sons about puberty and sex. Tells you what topics to cover and gives ideas on how to start conversations.
Age: Parents and teachers of children 9 to 13 years.