No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries
This book can be read to children from 3 years +
It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights
The 'Note to the Reader' at the beginning of the book and the 'Discussion Questions' on the final pages, guide and enhance this essential discussion
It is crucial that our children, from a very young age, are taught to have a clear, strong voice in regards to their rights ‐ especially about their bodies
In this way, they will have the confidence to speak up when they are unhappy or feel uncomfortable in any situation
A strong, confident voice as a young child converts to a strong, confident pre‐teen, teenager and adult
With the prevalence today of online and offline bullying and various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse; our young people need to learn (from a young age) to always speak up when their rights are not being respected
The aim of this book is to empower young children and to give them a voice so they can grow up into empowered adults
When a child, teenager or adult says, 'No!' to any form of coercion, this should be immediately respected
A world where 'No!' does actually mean 'No!' can be a world with far less violence and increased respect for humankind
By educating our children to have true respect for one another
