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rainbowbookworm's review
4.0
While I don’t agree with everything the book says, it is a great conversation starter about consent. What I did appreciate were the vibrant illustrations.
angiew23's review
5.0
Here comes another wonderful Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs book for young readers on important topics! As with her other fabulous children's books, this one is empowering, informative and holds the belief that children can understand important topics, in this case consent, if presented in an age appropriate way. With colourful illustrations and large text, this is a great book for young readers to share with their parents or for health teachers to introduce a lesson on abuse prevention. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me and giving me the opportunity to review it.
naes's review
3.0
Talking consent is a great thing to start at an early age so having a picture book around the topic is an excellent way to start.
The book broaches some great topics for further discussion with older kids. I feel it still needs a bit of work however to get it to flow. Some of the wording doesn’t make sense or isn’t logical which is a shame.
Like I said however this is a great starting point and I’d love to see more consent themed works for children coming out!
The book broaches some great topics for further discussion with older kids. I feel it still needs a bit of work however to get it to flow. Some of the wording doesn’t make sense or isn’t logical which is a shame.
Like I said however this is a great starting point and I’d love to see more consent themed works for children coming out!
sunshinemilk's review
5.0
“Wear your consent like a golden crown.”
Yes! I love children’s books about activism and consent and expression. I’m in charge of selecting and purchasing books for a progressive children’s experience on Sundays and I’m so stoked to add this to their library! We also love this book as a family.
Thank you so much to Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for this ARC!
Yes! I love children’s books about activism and consent and expression. I’m in charge of selecting and purchasing books for a progressive children’s experience on Sundays and I’m so stoked to add this to their library! We also love this book as a family.
Thank you so much to Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for this ARC!
naomi_marshall_murray's review
4.0
A great introduction to young children to open the conversation of consent.
This book provides a sweet rhythmic tone to each sentence along with colourful graphics of young people. I am glad to see of the diversity of skin tones displayed within the book and wish we could've had some disability representation also, to help centre everyone in conversations of consent and inclusion.
I appreciated the different themes within the book and the ways the discussions are opened, however T is for Touch was a little more confusing than I felt it needed to be.
Overall, a welcome introduction to the topic for young people.
This book provides a sweet rhythmic tone to each sentence along with colourful graphics of young people. I am glad to see of the diversity of skin tones displayed within the book and wish we could've had some disability representation also, to help centre everyone in conversations of consent and inclusion.
I appreciated the different themes within the book and the ways the discussions are opened, however T is for Touch was a little more confusing than I felt it needed to be.
Overall, a welcome introduction to the topic for young people.
sunnyisreading's review
5.0
“Wear your consent like a golden crown.”
Yes! I love children’s books about activism and consent and expression. I’m in charge of selecting and purchasing books for a progressive children’s experience on Sundays and I’m so stoked to add this to their library! We also love this book as a family.
Thank you so much to Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for this ARC!
Yes! I love children’s books about activism and consent and expression. I’m in charge of selecting and purchasing books for a progressive children’s experience on Sundays and I’m so stoked to add this to their library! We also love this book as a family.
Thank you so much to Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for this ARC!
fallensystem's review
4.0
This book is excellent!!! Such a great message for kids of any age. The wording is clear and easy to understand, and the illustrations are gorgeous and eye catching.
Some of the language and words seem a bit grown up (ex. juvenile) but it’s easy enough for parents to stop and use it as a teaching moment for new words.
I highly recommend this book for any parent of young children!! It’s such a good tool to start an essential conversation that may be hard to have.
Some of the language and words seem a bit grown up (ex. juvenile) but it’s easy enough for parents to stop and use it as a teaching moment for new words.
I highly recommend this book for any parent of young children!! It’s such a good tool to start an essential conversation that may be hard to have.
stitchsaddiction's review
4.0
The ABCs of Consent by Krstaelynne Sanders Diggs is an interesting book and I fully agree that the concept of consent has to start earlier than it does.
The illustrations are beautiful with vibrant colours and designs that gain and hold your attention which given this is primarily a picture book? Is a necessity.
I had high hopes for this book when I began, as I know often there is a dosconnect with the way people have been taught, and what children need. For example, often the older generation expect young children to hug them - say a grandparent who visits once a year; who is visiting and a child who rarely sees them. To the child; the adult is pretty much a stranger and doesn't want to do what is expected.
That child should be respected and a book such as this, will help open conversations as to why expectations and reality can differ and that an adult isn't always right.
I can see The ABCs of Consent is going to be often a tool for conversation in schools and homes - because a child's voice is often not heard or respected.
I will also say that I found myself so sad that the implication behind some of the rhymes because of the age this is designed for.
My problem with the book and why it's not getting five stars is it feels a little rushed and some of the rhymes don't flow well to me.
For example:
The illustrations are beautiful with vibrant colours and designs that gain and hold your attention which given this is primarily a picture book? Is a necessity.
I had high hopes for this book when I began, as I know often there is a dosconnect with the way people have been taught, and what children need. For example, often the older generation expect young children to hug them - say a grandparent who visits once a year; who is visiting and a child who rarely sees them. To the child; the adult is pretty much a stranger and doesn't want to do what is expected.
That child should be respected and a book such as this, will help open conversations as to why expectations and reality can differ and that an adult isn't always right.
I can see The ABCs of Consent is going to be often a tool for conversation in schools and homes - because a child's voice is often not heard or respected.
I will also say that I found myself so sad that the implication behind some of the rhymes because of the age this is designed for.
My problem with the book and why it's not getting five stars is it feels a little rushed and some of the rhymes don't flow well to me.
For example:
kari_f's review
informative
lighthearted
4.0
Consent is such an important concept to have in books for small children! Having access to books like this will empower children to voice their concern in situations that feel unsafe, but it will also teach them that consent goes both ways and they must respect the autonomy of others as well.
In addition to being a useful message, this book is adorable, with beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming couplets.
This would be a great addition to a preschool or kinder classroom, as well as for parents of young children.
Thanks for Netgalley for the advanced electronic edition!
In addition to being a useful message, this book is adorable, with beautiful illustrations and fun rhyming couplets.
This would be a great addition to a preschool or kinder classroom, as well as for parents of young children.
Thanks for Netgalley for the advanced electronic edition!
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