Best Books for Kids About Private Parts (2026)

When a parent needs words for a hard talk, the best books for kids about private parts turn body safety into a story a child can follow. We compared five books by listed reading age, grade level, page count and what each description says, to help a parent or caregiver pick the right one for a young child.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	What I Say Goes! by Sanders	9.7/10	Buy
2	Body Safety Book by Laurent	9.7/10	Buy
3	Teach Your Dragon by Herman	9.6/10	Buy
4	My Body is Special by Simeone	9.6/10	Buy
5	Parts by Arnold	9.5/10	Buy

1

What I Say Goes! by Sanders

Jayneen Sanders·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 42-page illustrated book on safe and unsafe touch, secrets versus surprises and consent, with discussion questions; for a parent who wants the most complete single book, skip it if you want something shorter first.

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Pros

• Covers safe and unsafe touch, secrets versus surprises, consent and safety networks in one book
• Includes discussion questions to start family conversations, per the description
• Reading age of 3 to 6 years and grade level Preschool and up suit a wide span of young readers

Cons

• The description mentions sexual abuse statistics, which a parent will want to preview first
• Reading age is marked as from customers, not as a publisher statement
• Published July 1, 2016, the second oldest of these picks

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Body Safety Book by Laurent

Adrian Laurent·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 32-page illustrated story about body bubbles, boundaries and speaking up, with printable activities mentioned; for a parent who wants conversation starters built in, skip it if you prefer a plain story.

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Pros

• Teaches body bubbles, safe and unsafe touch and respecting personal space through a story
• The listing says it teaches the proper names for private parts
• The listing mentions printable activities, coloring pages and a reading log

Cons

• The description deals with abuse prevention, which a parent will want to preview first
• Reading age is marked as from customers, and the spec table also says ages 3 to 10
• The listing's bonus activities are claimed but not detailed

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Teach Your Dragon by Herman

Steve Herman·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 48-page dragon story about personal boundaries and appropriate touching; for a child who already likes the dragon series, skip it if you want a standalone book.

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Pros

• Uses a dragon character to make body boundaries approachable for ages 4 to 6
• 48 pages, the longest of these picks
• Book 44 of a 68-book series, so the character may already be familiar

Cons

• The description deals with inappropriate touching, which a parent will want to preview first
• Reading age is marked as from customers; no grade level is stated
• Part of a 68-book series, so the format is one of many rather than a standalone

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My Body is Special by Simeone

Adrianne Simeone·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 16-page board book with ten short pages on six body safety concepts; for the youngest readers at ages 2 to 4, skip it if your child is ready for a longer book.

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Pros

• Board book format suits the youngest readers, with a reading age of 2 to 4 years
• Ten short pages teach six concepts, including proper terminology
• Proceeds support a nonprofit focused on prevention, per the description

Cons

• Only 16 pages, the shortest of these picks
• Reading age is marked as from customers; no grade level is stated
• The description deals with abuse prevention, which a parent will want to preview first

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Parts by Arnold

Tedd Arnold·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 32-page rhyming joke book about shedding body parts; for a child who needs to laugh about bodies first, skip it if you want safety teaching.

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Pros

• Rhyming humor makes body parts a laughing matter for young children
• Reading age of 3 to 6 years and grade level Preschool to 2 suit early readers
• Reassuring message that shedding body parts is normal, per the description

Cons

• About shedding body parts, not about private parts or safety, so it fits the keyword loosely
• Published October 1, 2000, the oldest of these picks
• Reading age is marked as from customers

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More picks to compare

• Body Safety Workbook by WoldFor ages 3 to 7, a 111-page workbook with 12 chapters of activities.Check on Amazon
• My Body's Mine by MarnachFor ages 3 to 8, a rhyming book on body boundaries, first of four.Check on Amazon
• Private Parts are Private by SandersFor ages 2 to 6, on anatomical names and what to do if touched.Check on Amazon
• My Body, My Rules! by FreestonFor ages 3 to 7, a body safety story with a parent guide.Check on Amazon
• Boys Puberty PlaybookFor ages 8 to 14, a puberty guide covering body changes and privacy.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 17 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. All five listings give a reading age, each marked as from customers, and two give a grade level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best books for kids about private parts

Match the age on the listing

The reading age on a listing is the fastest filter. My Body is Special and Private lists 2 to 4 years and comes in a board book format, while Teach Your Dragon Body Safety lists 4 to 6 years. For readers past picture books, browse the middle grade books lists.

Decide how direct the book should be

My Body! What I Say Goes! names private parts, safe and unsafe touch, and secrets versus surprises, with discussion questions for parents. Parts is a rhyming joke book about shedding body parts, with no safety teaching at all. Gentler first reads are listed among the books for toddlers about body parts.

Look for conversation help

The Sanders and Laurent books both include discussion questions or printable activities, which matter because the talk continues after the last page. A book that ends with questions gives a parent exact words for the follow-up. More body basics are covered in the books for kids about the body list.

Before you buy

• Check the reading age against your child: every one of these listings marks it as from customers.
• Preview each book yourself first; several descriptions mention abuse or prevention directly.
• Decide whether you want a story to read aloud or an activity book to work through together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age are these books for?

The listings give reading ages from 2 to 6 years: My Body is Special and Private lists 2 to 4 years, Teach Your Dragon Body Safety lists 4 to 6 years, and the other three list 3 to 6 years.

Which book is best for a first conversation?

My Body is Special and Private is the shortest at 16 pages in a board book format, with ten short pages on six concepts. My Body! What I Say Goes! adds discussion questions for a longer talk.

Do any of these books use the correct names for private parts?

The My Body! What I Say Goes! description says it teaches the correct names for private parts, and the My Body is Special and Private description says it teaches proper terminology.

Still deciding? Our top pickWhat I Say Goes! by Sanders

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Related lists

See every middle grade list and all kids and teens lists.

More lists: see books for kids about the body, books for toddlers about body parts and books about mental health.