“My Body Belongs to Me” fills this void and facilitates this dialogue in a straightforward yet sensitive manner. Surprisingly, until now, there were no age-appropriate books available to help adults discuss this subject with young children. “Just as we carefully teach youngsters what to do in case of fire, we must teach them what to do if someone touches them,” urges Starishevsky. The clear message of “My Body Belongs to Me” is that if someone inappropriately touches you, tell. It tells the story of a child who is inappropriately touched by an uncle’s friend. The book encourages them to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches their “private parts.” Inspired by one of Starishevsky’s young sexual abuse victims who followed Oprah Winfrey’s advice and outcried after watching an episode of her show, “My Body Belongs to Me” is geared toward children ages three to ten. Starishevsky, mother of two, has crafted a book that speaks to children – it makes them aware that when it comes to their bodies, there are boundaries. The children’s book, “My Body Belongs to Me,” written by New York City prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes Jill Starishevsky, teaches children that their bodies are their own.
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