Aimed at children 3 – 8 years of age, Everyone's got a bottom is a perfect tool for parents and carers to gently start conversations with children about personal safety. The book uses correct anatomical terms and emphasises that children can always talk about their bodies or any concerns they may have with their parents or another trusted adult. It helps parents and carers teach children to keep safe in a style that is fun, positive and protective.

Everyone’s got a bottom is a recommended resource by the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum and has won a Queensland Child Protection Award as a recognised resource that promotes child protection.

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Product details

31 page, full-colour paperback. 210 x 297 mm.

About the authors

Everyone’s got a bottom is a collaboration between True Relationships and Reproductive Health, writer Tess Rowley, illustrator Jodi Edwards and experts from the early childhood and child protection sectors.

Tess Rowley is a Queensland author and educator who has worked in child abuse prevention for over 20 years. She has written children's books on personal safety, self-esteem, children with a father in prison and children who have experienced domestic violence. Tess also writes humorous poetry and songs.

Jodi Edwards graduated from Griffith University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in Illustration. Jodi has won numerous state and national awards for her corporate design work and creative illustrations during her eight years working with Creative Plantation.

Awards and recognition

Child Protection Week award for Education Initiatives, 2007
Brisbane Advertising and Design Award for Illustration, 2007
Brisbane Advertising and Design Award for Design, 2007

Funded with assistance from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund