I Said No: A Kid-To-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private - Hardcover

by Kimberly King (Author), Susan Szecsi (Illustrator)

I Said No: A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private The 300,000 copy bestseller, a Mom's Choice Award recipient, gets a much-needed makeover with updated text and all-new artwork.

This Marble Press edition of the popular book will continue to help families navigate a difficult subject in simple, kid-friendly language that advises readers to identify their feelings, recognize green and red flags, and to always (always) confide in a trusted adult when encountering the red ones.

Praise for I Said No!
"A compassionate, age-appropriate guide to helping children understand and assert their personal boundaries, [and] a vital resource for parents, caregivers, and educators."--Renee Reina, PhD, host of The Mom Room Podcast

"When it comes to sexual abuse prevention, I Said No! is the perfect starting point. A must-read for parents, caregivers, and the children they love, this book provides clear, kid-friendly information about bodies, safety, and what to do when something doesn't feel right. Armed with accurate information, your child will be better prepared to spot "red flag" feelings and behaviors." --Betsy Kanarowski, PhD, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer, Saprea

Author Biography

Kimberly King started her work with sexual abuse prevention as a women's health Peer Counselor and Human Sexuality teaching assistant to the renowned Dr. Sandra Caron. But after more than a decade of teaching kindergarten and proactive mommying, her son had a body safety scare with a friend--that triggered a shift. She realized she wanted take the scare out of sexual abuse prevention. Now, Kimberly helps parents, and all who care for kids, learn to talk about body safety with ease so they can prevent abuse and protect their kids.

Her work has been featured on such national platforms as ABC, NBC, and The Chicago Tribune. She lives in Stratford, Connecticut.

Susan Szecsi is a classically trained illustrator and visual storyteller. Susan has worked with clients such as Scholastic, Chicago Review Press, and Stanford University Press. When not illustrating, she is the managing director and art director for Marble Press, based in Palo Alto, California, where she lives with her husband. See her work at https: //www.brainmonsters.com/