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Children's ✦ Penny’s Take

Courage to Tell

Donna Livingston Β· 2017
71/100
πŸ‘ Worth It

This small picture book does something genuinely important: it gives parents and caregivers a gentle, age-appropriate way to open conversations about body safety and the critical message of telling a trusted adult. The author's personal history lends real authenticity, and the refrain is designed to be memorable for young children. It requires adult guidance and careful introduction, but for families who need it, this kind of book can matter enormously.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety80
substance78
craft65
originality70
accuracy72
hype68
age-fit80
human-eye70
Penny’s verdict71
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