I Like You to Make Jokes with Me, But I Don't Want You to Touch Me

Review

"A valuable aid" -- Small Press Review

"This story, better than any other I've seen, illustrates how parents can help empower children to protect themselves." -- Carolina Parent

Language Notes

Text: English, Spanish (translation)

Original Language: English

From the Publisher

Sara likes going to the grocery store where she jokes with her friend the grocer, but she doesn't like it when he tickles her. Her mother helps her understand that it's alright to tell him, and that the two can continue to enjoy their friendship. Bilingual edition.

About the Author

Ellen Bass co-authored the classic The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and coedited I Never Told Anyone: Writings by Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. She leads programs on related topics across the country.