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It's OK to Say No

A Let's Talk picture book to help young children understand giving and getting consent
Series: Let's Talk
Brief Description
From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent. This book is all about asking for, giving, and not giving permission, which is usually called consent. Using... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent.

From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent.

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From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent.

This book is all about asking for, giving, and not giving permission, which is usually called consent. Using child-friendly explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book helps you to teach children that it’s OK to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable, and that they should respect when others say ‘no’ to them too.

The topics that feel difficult to discuss with your children are probably the ones you most need to talk to them about. From personal space to sharing, and from privacy to asking for help, It’s OK to Say No explains why learning to respect yourself and others is so important. Featuring extra notes for grown-ups on tackling these sensitive topics with little ones, this reassuring picture book is the perfect resource to read with children aged 4+ and start important conversations about respect and consent.

Let’s Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity, and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801998239

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Jennings

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Molly Potter is a bestselling author and PSHE expert. She spent many years teaching in both mainstream schools and a pupil referral unit for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them to trust adults, develop self-esteem and learn to self-regulate. Follow Molly on Twitter @PotterMolly and discover more resources at www.mollypotter.com.

Sarah Jennings has been illustrating children's books since graduating in 2013 and is the illustrator of all the Let's Talk picture books. Follow Sarah on Twitter @Sarahjscribbles and visit her website: sarahjenningsillustration.com.

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