A picture book for ages 4–10
Every kid deserves a Hero Voice
Bad Touch, Good Touch teaches children that their body belongs to them, that no is a full sentence, and that telling a safe grown-up is always the brave thing to do. Big feelings, bright pages, zero fear.
Written by Amber Rose Howard
Three little words, one big shield
The whole book builds to a plan children can remember when they are scared and cannot think straight.
NO
Say it out loud
My body belongs to me. I can say no to a hug, a tickle, or a touch — even to someone I love.
GO
Get away fast
I do not have to be polite about it. I can leave the room, run, and find people I trust.
TELL
Keep telling
I tell a safe grown-up. If they do not listen, I tell another one, and another, until someone helps.
The Book
Bad Touch, Good Touch
by Amber Rose Howard
A brightly illustrated picture book that hands children a plan instead of a fear. Our hero discovers her Hero Voice — and learns that safe grown-ups always want to hear the truth.
- Simple words for the difference between a good touch and a bad touch
- The Hero Voice: how to say NO, GO, and TELL
- Your body belongs to you — taught through play, never fear
- Talk-about-it questions for grown-ups in the back
Paperback · 32 pages · Ages 4–10
Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and safe.
Seen
You are not the only family asking these questions. Not even close.
Heard
When a child speaks up, the very best thing a grown-up can say is: I believe you.
Safe
Safety is a skill, and skills can be practiced. That is what this book is for.
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For kids
Kids Zone
Practice your Hero Voice out loud, meet your Safe Grown-Up Team, and collect your superpowers.
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Parent Resources
What to say, when to say it, and how to answer the moment a child tells you something hard.
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Facts & Statistics
Clear, sourced numbers on how often this happens, who does it, and what actually protects kids.
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