Body Safety & Consent
Stories and resources that help children understand body ownership, personal boundaries, consent, respectful relationships and how to seek help when something doesn't feel right.
These books empower children to trust their feelings, use their voice, understand that their body belongs to them, and recognise the importance of safety, respect and consent in everyday relationships. They also provide parents and carers with gentle ways to start important conversations that help keep children safe.
My Body! What I Say Goes!
Author: Jayneen Sanders
Focus: Body safety, consent, personal boundaries, empowerment.
A child-friendly introduction to body ownership and consent that teaches children they have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. The story encourages children to trust their feelings, understand personal boundaries and seek help when needed.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
One of the most important messages we can teach children is that their body belongs to them. I love this book because it empowers children to understand body ownership, recognise their feelings and know that they have the right to speak up when something doesn't feel right.
Best for: Ages 3–8
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
No Means No!
Author: Jayneen Sanders
Focus: Consent, assertiveness, personal boundaries, communication.
A simple and engaging book that helps children understand they have the right to say "no" and that others should respect their boundaries. It also teaches children to recognise and respect the boundaries of others.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
Learning to say "no" respectfully is an important life skill. This book helps children understand that setting boundaries is healthy and that their voice deserves to be heard and respected.
Best for: Ages 3–8
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect
Author: Jayneen Sanders
Focus: Body boundaries, consent, respect, safe relationships.
A practical and empowering book that helps children understand personal boundaries, body autonomy and respectful relationships. It encourages important conversations about safety and consent in everyday situations.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
This book provides a wonderful foundation for talking about body safety in a calm, positive and age-appropriate way. It helps children understand that respect begins with recognising our own boundaries and the boundaries of others.
Best for: Ages 4–10
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
What to Say When You Don’t Know What To Say
Author: Davina Bell
Focus: Communication, help-seeking, confidence, social skills.
A practical guide that helps children find words for difficult situations, ask for help and communicate their thoughts and feelings more effectively.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
Many children know something feels wrong but struggle to find the words to explain it. This book supports children to build confidence in speaking up, asking questions and reaching out to trusted adults when they need support.
Best for: Ages 5–10
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
The Kid's Guide to Speaking Your Mind Without Losing Your Cool
Author: Dr Matt Agnew
Focus: Communication, self-advocacy, confidence, emotional regulation, relationships.
A practical and engaging guide that helps children learn how to express their thoughts, feelings and needs respectfully. It offers strategies for handling disagreements, managing strong emotions and communicating with confidence.
💛 Julie’s Treehouse Note
Many children know what they want to say but struggle to find the words when emotions run high. I often recommend this book for children who find it difficult to speak up, set boundaries, solve friendship problems or explain how they are feeling. It helps children learn that being heard doesn't require being loud.
Best for: Ages 8–13
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand
Author: Dr Pat Palmer
Focus: Personal space, friendship, neurodiversity, social understanding.
A thoughtful story that explores personal boundaries, friendship and understanding differences. It helps children recognise that everyone experiences closeness, touch and connection differently.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
This book creates wonderful conversations about respecting personal space and understanding that people have different comfort levels and needs. It encourages empathy while reinforcing the importance of boundaries and consent.
Best for: Ages 4–10
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept
Author: Jayneen Sanders
Focus: Body safety, trusted adults, help-seeking, personal safety, empowerment.
A gentle and age-appropriate story that helps children understand the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets. The book encourages children to trust their instincts, recognise when something does not feel right and seek support from trusted adults.
💛 Julie's Treehouse Note
One of the most important messages we can give children is that they never have to carry difficult secrets alone. I value this book because it empowers children to trust their feelings, understand that unsafe secrets should be shared, and know that there are safe adults who will listen and help. The story creates opportunities for important conversations about safety, courage and speaking up when something doesn't feel right.
Best for: Ages 3–10
📚 Available to borrow from the Treehouse Library