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Ask First, Monkey! Juliet Clare Bell

Ask First, Monkey! By Juliet Clare Bell

Ask First, Monkey! by Juliet Clare Bell


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Summary

Illustrated storybook to teach children aged 3-6 about consent, and how important it is to respect people and their differing boundaries. It is equally suitable for use as a standalone story or as part of a structured lesson plan, and its engaging illustrations and fun story will keep children's attention over multiple readings.

Ask First, Monkey! Summary

Ask First, Monkey!: A Playful Introduction to Consent and Boundaries by Juliet Clare Bell

Meet Monkey. Tickletastic Monkey. He's the best tickler in the world, ever; even his mum says so. And there's nothing he loves more than tickling ALL his friends at playtime!

But what happens if some of his friends don't want to be tickled?

This picture book shows children aged 3-6 what consent is and why it's so important. With parent and teacher guidance included, it is an ideal resource to use in the classroom to help young children understand issues of consent and personal boundaries, and to teach them to consider the feelings of others.

The book can be used in a variety of contexts - as an entertaining story, or as part of a lesson with the included guide for parents and carers - and its fun pictures and humour are guaranteed to keep the attention of young children across multiple readings.

An ideal tool to encourage early understanding of consent, Ask First, Monkey! helps to empower children to respect themselves and others, and teach them that a reason for 'no' is never needed - it just needs to be respected.

Ask First, Monkey! Reviews

I am a big fan of hugging, holding hands and having arms around me. But I hate tickling. I thought I was the only one in the world who hates tickling. But after reading this book, I know I am not and more, I know I can say 'no'. This book tells children the key principles of 'consent': ask first, you have the right to say 'no' and always respect other's 'no'. I am sure not only children will benefit from this book. -- Sanderijn van der Doef, Psychologist specialising in Sexuality Education
Ask First, Monkey is an ideal resource to use with young children to address issues of consent, understanding personal boundaries and considering the feelings of others. Addressing consent at this age empowers children to understand their right to say no to unwanted touching and to consider how their actions may impact on others. Foundations necessary to equip children with skills for later in life as their relationships change. This resource achieves this in an age-appropriate, entertaining way - an excellent resource for parents and teachers alike. -- Michelle Diaz, SRE Consultant
A punchy, funny story but an important one too, as Monkey is stunned to discover that not everyone loves to be tickled. I nodded in agreement as Lion Cub, Goose, Frog and friends all protested, and smiled when Monkey realised that, in future, he needed to ask first. A clever fable about consent, couched in genuine humour. -- Joanna Nadin, author of 'Joe All Alone' and 'The Worst Class in the World' series
This is such an important book for schools and families to share. Told with gentle humour, it will give children the tools to navigate their friendships and the confidence to say no. Juliet Clare Bell always writes with heart about subjects that really matter. I would press Ask First, Monkey into the hands of every reception class and mother and toddler group! -- Sophia Bennett, author of 'The Bigger Picture'

About Juliet Clare Bell

Juliet Clare Bell is the author of more than ten children's books. Before writing for children, she was a developmental psychologist with a PhD from the University of Bristol. Consent is a subject she feels passionate about. For more information, see http://www.julietclarebell.com

Additional information

NGR9781787754102
9781787754102
1787754103
Ask First, Monkey!: A Playful Introduction to Consent and Boundaries by Juliet Clare Bell
New
Hardback
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2020-07-21
40
N/A
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