My Body Belongs to Me

As a child advocate for well over 30 years, it's a relief for me that finally, a powerful book has been written for parents and children! Through her beautiful poetry and storytelling talents, Jill Starishevsky empowers children, as young as three, to own their bodies and to seek help if they are being sexually abused. As an experienced prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes, Jill Starishevsky knows first hand where the... Read Full Review

Jill Starishevsky, an Assistant District Attorney in New York City who has prosecuted hundreds of sex offenders, has written a book to help parents bring up the delicate subject of sexual abuse with their children. "My Body Belongs to Me" combines simple, rhyming words with lovely drawings to help children understand, "This is my body, and it belongs just to me." The book also instructs kids to tell someone when they're touched... Read Full Review

The subject of sexual abuse is not one that I quickly think to talk about with my children yet it is a topic that I believe is very important to address. I want my kids to know what is appropriate and what is not, I want them to know who to talk to if they ever feel uncomfortable. But am I talking to them about this? When is a good time to do that? What is a good way to touch on this subject in an age appropriate way?... Read Full Review

This is a difficult subject to bring up. But it's also a necessary one in this day and age. The TV talks about child sexual abuse all the time. My grandkids wanted to know what that was. So I bought this book and I am so happy I did. It is the best little book, it's not scary and it makes the child the hero for telling. The kids really liked it. My grand kids are ages 4 to 9 and it opened up a very good discussion. With all... Read Full Review

The author skillfully captures an extremely difficult subject using simple language any child can understand. With clear pictures and straightforward verbiage, the book is an invaluable resource for parents and childcare workers. It's never too early to broach the subject of personal space and the right to say 'no!', even to adults. Ms.Starishevsky does so masterfully. Christine Louise Hohlbaum is the author of The Power... Read Full Review