My Private Parts Belong to Me!

Guy and Tammy come home from school and tell Mom that they learned about the private parts of their body: parts that "belong only to us, and no one else is allowed to touch them." Mom and the kids talk about it, and along the way they learn what private parts are, as well as what kind of touch is permitted and what's not. They also learn about good secrets and bad ones, and whom they can approach for help. This book teaches children how to protect their bodies and their privacy. It clarifies their rights over their own bodies and explains how to avoid potential harm. The friendly and accessible story addresses this vital yet sensitive subject in a format crafted especially for children in the primary grades. Yael Feder is a social worker by training and a professional actress. She writes, acts and produces for Yael's Friends Theater, which specializes in educational performances for children. This book is based on the theater's popular main performance, "Yael Learns to Protect Her Body." The work was also produced in video and digital downladble format as "Yael's Friends," which also became a best-seller.Lee Kurzweil is a children's illustrator who has illustrated the works of Nobel laureate S. Y. Agnon.Professional consultant: Dr. Carmit Katz of the Bob Shapell School of Social Work at Tel Aviv University.