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Ask First: Children’s Book about Personal Space and Boundaries, Emotions and Big Feelings for Kids, Preschool and Kindergarten, Ages 2-6
Bobo loves hugs. He loves friends. And he really loves snacks.
But there’s just one problem — he keeps forgetting to ask first.
Meet Bobo — a big, lovable monster who means well, but doesn’t always remember about boundaries. From surprise hugs to sandwich snatching, Bobo’s enthusiasm sometimes gets ahead of his manners.
With a little guidance (and your help), Bobo learns how to be kind, respectful, and still have fun.
Ask First, Bobo! is a laugh-out-loud, tap-along monster picture book for children that
The importance of personal space and consent
How to ask before touching, hugging, or sharing
Empathy, respect, and social awareness
That it’s okay when someone says “no”
If you’re searching for a Social Emotional Book For Kids, an Emotions and Big Feelings Book For Children, or a gentle Preschool and Kindergarten Book about respecting others, this one’s a must-have.
Great for families, classrooms, and counselors supporting kids ages 2–6.
What parents are
“My toddler now says ‘Can I hug you?’ before charging in. THANK YOU, BOBO!” — Nicole
Add Ask First, Bobo! to your cart — and help your child grow into a kind, respectful friend.
But there’s just one problem — he keeps forgetting to ask first.
Meet Bobo — a big, lovable monster who means well, but doesn’t always remember about boundaries. From surprise hugs to sandwich snatching, Bobo’s enthusiasm sometimes gets ahead of his manners.
With a little guidance (and your help), Bobo learns how to be kind, respectful, and still have fun.
Ask First, Bobo! is a laugh-out-loud, tap-along monster picture book for children that
The importance of personal space and consent
How to ask before touching, hugging, or sharing
Empathy, respect, and social awareness
That it’s okay when someone says “no”
If you’re searching for a Social Emotional Book For Kids, an Emotions and Big Feelings Book For Children, or a gentle Preschool and Kindergarten Book about respecting others, this one’s a must-have.
Great for families, classrooms, and counselors supporting kids ages 2–6.
What parents are
“My toddler now says ‘Can I hug you?’ before charging in. THANK YOU, BOBO!” — Nicole
Add Ask First, Bobo! to your cart — and help your child grow into a kind, respectful friend.
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Published May 6, 2025
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October 19, 2025
Colorful Monsters with a Meaningful Message
This is a great book for helping young kids understand personal space, consent, and respecting others’ boundaries. The colorful monster characters make a tricky topic easy for children to relate to and talk about. My kids enjoyed the fun illustrations and simple examples that opened up good family conversations. I gave it four stars only because a few parts felt a bit wordy for younger readers, but overall it’s a valuable and positive resource for teaching social and emotional skills!
This is a great book for helping young kids understand personal space, consent, and respecting others’ boundaries. The colorful monster characters make a tricky topic easy for children to relate to and talk about. My kids enjoyed the fun illustrations and simple examples that opened up good family conversations. I gave it four stars only because a few parts felt a bit wordy for younger readers, but overall it’s a valuable and positive resource for teaching social and emotional skills!
April 24, 2026
cute
This was a cute book about a monster that reminds kids instead of doing something or taking something they should ask first. An example instead of picking up the crayon at school ask your teacher first.
This was a cute book about a monster that reminds kids instead of doing something or taking something they should ask first. An example instead of picking up the crayon at school ask your teacher first.
January 16, 2026
very cute book
Short read with colorful pictures. We enjoyed this book. Good concepts to teach little ones. Great teaching tool for kids.
Short read with colorful pictures. We enjoyed this book. Good concepts to teach little ones. Great teaching tool for kids.
March 9, 2026
Great book
Wonderful read my 6yr love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 it! We would recommend this book to help impulsive kids everywhere.
Wonderful read my 6yr love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 it! We would recommend this book to help impulsive kids everywhere.
July 30, 2025
bad grammar and punctuation
The thought and theme behind it is cute but there’s a lot of grammatical and punctuation errors in the book so it made it difficult to read aloud.
The thought and theme behind it is cute but there’s a lot of grammatical and punctuation errors in the book so it made it difficult to read aloud.
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