The 300,000 copy bestseller I Said No: A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private , a Mom’s Choice Award recipient, gets a much-needed makeover with updated text and all-new artwork. This Marble Press edition of the popular book will continue to help families navigate a difficult subject in simple, kid-friendly language that advises readers to identify their feelings, recognize green and red flags, and to always (always) confide in a trusted adult when encountering the red ones. Praise for I Said No! "A compassionate, age-appropriate guide to helping children understand and assert their personal boundaries, [and] a vital resource for parents, caregivers, and educators."― Renee Reina , PhD, host of The Mom Room Podcast “When it comes to sexual abuse prevention, I Said No! is the perfect starting point. A must-read for parents, caregivers, and the children they love, this book provides clear, kid-friendly information about bodies, safety, and what to do when something doesn't feel right. Armed with accurate information, your child will be better prepared to spot "red flag" feelings and behaviors.” ― Betsy Kanarowski , PhD, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer, Saprea “Written by Kimberly King and her son Zack, I Said No! is based on Zack's real experience. Dangerous situations are illustrated in a practical, but not a graphic, way, and the book offers tots advice about what they should say and do if they ever find themselves in one. After each section, there's a question for adults to discuss with their child. This is best for kids 6 years old and up; it's a little long for much younger kids.” ― Popsugar “Zach and his mother, Kimberly King wrote this fantastic book to encourage child safety and prevent problematic incidents and situations in a language comprehensible to children. The difficulties of communication between adult and child is a common issue, especially when the topic is about prevention of harm. Well, no worries, Zack is here to the rescue, bringing a kid’s perspective and communication style to the hard topic of healthy boundaries and body safety. The illustration and written text help many adult supporters with dialogue and discussion. I Said No! has a variety of situations and scenarios that will help bring clarity, understanding regarding how to keep a child safe.” ― StopTheHurt , a project of the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center “This clever book helps kids understand boundaries, using “red flag” and “green flag” terminology. It reviews a lot of classic scenarios in simple language.” ― Child Mind Institute “King understands the power of sharing stories.“ ― Social Work Today "A compassionate, age-appropriate guide to helping children understand and assert their personal boundaries, [and] a vital resource for parents, caregivers, and educators."― Renee Rein a, PhD, host of The Mom Room Podcast “When it comes to sexual abuse prevention, I Said No! is the perfect starting point. A must-read for parents, caregivers, and the children they love.” ― Betsy Kanarowski , PhD, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer, Saprea “In an age where children are increasingly exposed to hyper-sexualized content and online predators, teaching body safety early is not just important―it’s essential. With thoughtful prompts and practical action steps, this book empowers families to protect their children and foster a foundation of trust and safety.” ― Nicki Petrossi, Podcast Host & Digital Safety Advocate, Scrolling 2 Death Podcast “I Said No! does an amazing, important job of walking young readers and parents through the many nuances of unsafe touch and sexual abuse prevention in a way that is easy-to-follow and not fear-based. This book will no doubt support many tough, but necessary conversations in families.” ― Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW, sexual health educator, author, and founder of Sex Positive Families “This book is a conversation starter, a confidence builder, and a potential lifesaver. Adding updated content to address technology and social media makes this edition especially relevant. Whether you're a parent, educator, therapist, or pediatrician, this book is a vital tool in any prevention toolkit. Highly recommended.” ― Jane Epstein, Sibling Sexual Abuse Survivor, TEDx speaker, Author of I Feel Real Guilty , and cofounder of 5WAVES.org “I Said No! is a great tool to help parents and professionals teach children about body safety. It is so important to introduce these topics to children early and review often. As a professional in health care, it is extremely helpful for children to know the anatomical names for their body parts to make sure that the safe adults that they share information with understand any concerns that they are told. This book does a fantastic job of guiding conversation around body parts and telling an adult about any red flags.” ― Shawna Wollbrink , RN, Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children and Adolescents “What a practical book, perfect for providing kids