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The Right Touch: A Read-Aloud Story to Help Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
The Right Touch reaches beyond the usual scope of a children's picture book. It is a parenting book that introduces a very difficult topic--the sexual abuse of young children. This gentle, thoughtful story can be read aloud to a child by any trusted caregiver.
In the story, young Jimmy's mom explains the difference between touches that are positive and touches that are secret, deceptive or forced. She tells him how to resist inappropriate touching, affirming that abuse is not the child s fault.
The introduction provides valuable information about sexual abuse and guidance on what to do if your child experiences an abusive situation. Jody Bergsma's gentle illustrations soften the impact of this story; yet this portrayal of a dangerous situation is very realistic. If your child is old enough to sit still and listen to a story, he or she is old enough for The Right Touch.
Used by parents and teachers nationwide to help children avoid sexual abuse, this book won the 1999 Benjamin Franklin Parenting Award. It was a finalist for the Small Press Award and was also "Selected as Outstanding" by the Parent Council, Ltd.
Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 4/1/1998 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
In the story, young Jimmy's mom explains the difference between touches that are positive and touches that are secret, deceptive or forced. She tells him how to resist inappropriate touching, affirming that abuse is not the child s fault.
The introduction provides valuable information about sexual abuse and guidance on what to do if your child experiences an abusive situation. Jody Bergsma's gentle illustrations soften the impact of this story; yet this portrayal of a dangerous situation is very realistic. If your child is old enough to sit still and listen to a story, he or she is old enough for The Right Touch.
Used by parents and teachers nationwide to help children avoid sexual abuse, this book won the 1999 Benjamin Franklin Parenting Award. It was a finalist for the Small Press Award and was also "Selected as Outstanding" by the Parent Council, Ltd.
Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 4/1/1998 Pages: 32 Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1998
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July 18, 2018
كتاب ممتاز يجعل الطفل يفهم الفرق بين اللمسة الطيبة واللمسة السيئة، وكيف يتصرف حين يتعرض للمسة سيئة
تنبيه: في صفحة واحدة من الكتاب توجد رسوم لجسم عاري للبنت والولد دون تفاصيل دقيقة، ابحث عن الصورة في الانترنت قبل شراءه حتى تكون على علم بالمحتوى، اقرأه بمفردك أولا، توقع أسئلة أطفالك وحاول أن تجهز إجابة تناسب أعمارهم
ثقف نفسك عن التربية الجنسية وتعلم مايجب أن تقدم لأطفالك من معلومات في كل مرحلة وعمر
حتى لا تجدهم فجأة وصلوا لمرحلة المراهقة ولا تعلم من أين تبدأ
أنصح بدورة التربية الجنسية اونلاين للدكتورة هبة حريري: انستقرام @hebajhariri
تنبيه: في صفحة واحدة من الكتاب توجد رسوم لجسم عاري للبنت والولد دون تفاصيل دقيقة، ابحث عن الصورة في الانترنت قبل شراءه حتى تكون على علم بالمحتوى، اقرأه بمفردك أولا، توقع أسئلة أطفالك وحاول أن تجهز إجابة تناسب أعمارهم
ثقف نفسك عن التربية الجنسية وتعلم مايجب أن تقدم لأطفالك من معلومات في كل مرحلة وعمر
حتى لا تجدهم فجأة وصلوا لمرحلة المراهقة ولا تعلم من أين تبدأ
أنصح بدورة التربية الجنسية اونلاين للدكتورة هبة حريري: انستقرام @hebajhariri
May 1, 2024
Such a soft and nice book, I liked the way it portrayed the dynamic between a mother and her son
July 8, 2011
Kleven, Sandy. (1997). The Right Touch. Bellevue, WA: Illumination Arts.
Annotation: For children in preschool to third grade. This is an informational book for parents (or teachers and counselors) to use to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. There is a note to parents and teachers before the story to help them use the book more effectively. The illustrations are warm, safe, and comforting; in addition, they are portrayed in such a way you feel as if you are right there with this mother and son. Throughout the book, the mother explains what “touching problems” are and what a child should do avoid or stop these “touching problems.” Furthermore, the book focuses on teaching children to understand and trust their “warning feelings.”
Personal Reaction: This book is important to me as a parent and teacher, and it is a problem that needs to be addressed. Children need to know what to do if this happens, how they can stop it, that is not their fault, and that they can tell someone about it. As a person that was abused in childhood, I think it is extremely important for me to prepare my son, as well students for this situation.
Annotation: For children in preschool to third grade. This is an informational book for parents (or teachers and counselors) to use to help prevent the sexual abuse of children. There is a note to parents and teachers before the story to help them use the book more effectively. The illustrations are warm, safe, and comforting; in addition, they are portrayed in such a way you feel as if you are right there with this mother and son. Throughout the book, the mother explains what “touching problems” are and what a child should do avoid or stop these “touching problems.” Furthermore, the book focuses on teaching children to understand and trust their “warning feelings.”
Personal Reaction: This book is important to me as a parent and teacher, and it is a problem that needs to be addressed. Children need to know what to do if this happens, how they can stop it, that is not their fault, and that they can tell someone about it. As a person that was abused in childhood, I think it is extremely important for me to prepare my son, as well students for this situation.
October 31, 2007
I checked this out for The Boy after seeing it in a Rosie Hippo Catalog (Waldorf approved toys). I read it to him before bed last night. I think the author did a good job of broaching the sensitive (and frightening) subject of child sexual abuse without scaring the shit out of a three-year-old (or the mother of said three-year-old). The Boy didn't really have much to say about the story or it's message other than to ask me whether or not the stuffed animals in one of the illustrations were able to walk. Which, I guess, is a good thing, right?
April 14, 2014
Good picture book for abuse prevention. The information and situations presented were specific, but handled gently. Perfect for discussion with my 4 & 6 year old. They also really liked the elfish style of illustration.
July 16, 2009
Very gentle and helpful way to introduce the subject of sexual abuse with children.
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