We Say What's Okay 4-Book Set

Empower children with the skills to navigate their emotions, communicate their boundaries, and build respectful relationships with the We Say What's Okay four-book collection. With believable, everyday situations and diverse characters, children can see themselves and others reflected in each story--and develop a vocabulary to communicate consent and feelings.

Books in this set:

• We Listen to Our Bodies. Body awareness is the foundation of consent. Children learn to recognize physical cues that reflect their emotions--like a shaky feeling when nervous or a big sigh when calm. Follow Deja and her preschool classmates as they explore how to build emotional self-awareness and communicate their feelings.

• We Accept No. Help children navigate personal boundaries and respect the choices of others. Jamin learns to handle his feelings when his friend Zakiya doesn't want a hug. Guided by their teacher, Ms. H, Jamin discovers why respecting "no" is important and learns positive ways to cope with rejection.

• We Can Say No. Feeling empowered to say no is just as important as respecting it. Zakiya and Sami discover that their bodies belong to them and no one should touch them without permission--not even their hair! This book teaches children that saying "no" is okay and reinforces personal agency in a supportive way.

• We Ask Permission. Asking for permission is a key component of consent. Jovan learns to become a "body language detective," understanding nonverbal cues and practicing how to ask before hugging or touching others. This story emphasizes the importance of recognizing boundaries and fostering respect in everyday interactions.

Each book is paired with digital content, including a song from Peaceful Schools, with downloadable audio files and sheet music, making learning interactive and fun.