Suzy has a Secret teaches children, ages four to eight years-old, about personal safety and body ownership, and explains how to identify who safe adults are in a child’s life. This book shows in positive and practical ways how parents, and educators, can talk to children about personal safety. This book really needs to be shared world over, and it has been, to help prevent further abuse and molestation.
The world remains a scary place and children from all walks of life are victims of child predators can be a trusted adult or a stranger. We, as adults, parents, educators, and health care workers need to be able to spot what a child is saying, regardless of words they speak/don’t speak. We, as adults, must make every concerted effort in helping abused children. No one can turn a blind eye to this horrible abuse, and that means no one! In some cases, a parent is the abuser, and the other parent ‘chooses’ to look the other way, or flat not believe their child. Oftentimes, sexual abuse and molestation is multi-generational, such as a grandfather, uncle, and father may all be abusers in the same family. Oftentimes, more than one child in a family has been abused. This cycle keeps on repeating, yet it can be stopped in many cases. We should remain vigilant and alert for signs of abuse.
Children learn about bad touch and good touch, and how their body belongs to them. Parents and educators can help children learn who the safe people are in their lives, and
that they can always tell one of them about anything that may happen, and they aren’t comfortable about. Using little bug fairies and fairy houses, ensures that children aren’t scared when this story is read to them, or they read it on their own.
“Suzy Has A Secret” is a must read book for those with small children or for those that have little ones in their life. Children don’t always know when or who to tell. We teach them to respect their elders and be quiet when asked; to behave and not to tattle. This needs to change! “Suzy Has A Secret” explains to children that we must always tell our parents or others when something doesn’t feel right.
I recommend this book highly. Susan Vance, author of Christian romance and drama. You can find Susan on Amazon and look for her newest book, “Leaving Savannah.”
“Suzy Has a Secret” is a great resource in instructing children about good touch/bad touch. I think it is smartly written and developed, and easy for children to read. This is a difficult subject to tackle, and the authors have done a brilliant job. I would highly recommend this book. Max Bear, Author, and Kristina Ball, Author, How to Survive a Stuffed Bear Attack: A Survival Guide for Young Humans
This is a great book for children, parents, and educators alike! Those with little ones in their lives should read this book for the valuable information it has regarding good touch/bad touch. I highly recommend this book, and the illustrations for the children’s portion look great! D. Rose, Content and Line Editor.
