This book is relateable to kids because it’s told in a family, story type setting. There are bible versus through out the book which are really nice. For example; “God saw everything he had made. and it was very good.”
The Dad in the story shares with his kids things like public body parts and private body parts and what that means. I like that he mentions its even okay for kids to say “no thank you” when someone, even a family member, wants to give them a hug or kiss. No child should be made to be affectionate to others.
On the page where it talks about private parts, he does use the real body part names which I think is good, but if your child is younger you can use similar words, like “pee pee”.
The dad also talks about “secrets” and “surprises” and what they mean and what they shouldn’t mean.
At the very end of the book are 9 ways parents can protect their children from sexual abuse.
This is a very important, serious topic and I felt like this book was very well written for children in elementary school and above. The pictures and words are easy to look at and there is nothing inappropriate (like showing body parts) that you would have to worry about if younger children looking at this book.
I received a copy of this book complimentary from LitFuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media. All opinions are my own.
God Made Every Part of You!
It’s easy to convey the message to children that their bodies or particular parts of their bodies are shameful. This misconception fuels confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy, and often prevents children from recognizing or reporting sexual abuse.
God Made All of Me is a simply-told, beautifully-illustrated story to help families talk about these sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, the home is the ideal environment where a child should learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others.
God Made All of Me starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth to kids and their bodies. It equips parents to talk with both boys and girls about their bodies and to help them understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. God Made All of Me allows families to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes.
God Made All of Me is the first children’s book written by Rid of My Disgrace authors Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Parents of young children themselves, the Holcombs regularly counsel victims of sexual abuse and are profoundly aware of the dangers kids face. Their simple and relatable story, designed to help children protect their bodies, will be an important resource for every family with young children.
Simple, relatable story for two- to eight-year-old children, designed to help them protect their bodies.
Includes colorful, age-appropriate illustrations.
Conveys a clear message that God made every part of the human body and that every part is, therefore, good (the doctrine of creation.)
Gently opens the conversation about sexual abuse that every family needs to have.
Facilitates open conversations about appropriate and inappropriate touch.
Overcomes confusion, secrecy, and embarrassment about bodies with truth.
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From the Author
Dear Parent or Caregiver,
We wrote God Made All of Me as a tool so you can explain to your children that God made their body. Because private parts are private, there can be lots of questions, curiosity, or shame regarding them. For their protection, children need to know about private parts and understand that God made their body and made it special.
We want parents and caregivers to be smarter and better prepared than those who would want to harm the child you love and want to protect. Education is important in prevention against inappropriate sexual behavior or contact. By teaching children about their body and discussing appropriate and inappropriate touch, you are helping them understand their ability to say No to unwanted touch, which will help them if anyone ever tries to hurt or trick them.
Please consider taking the time to read this book and talk to your child about it.
Thank you,
Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
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