No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues; especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries.

This book can be read to children from 3 years +. It is a springboard for discussions regarding children's choices and their rights.

The 'Note to the Reader' at the beginning of the book and the 'Discussion Questions' on the final pages; guide and enhance this essential discussion. It is crucial that our children; from a very young age; are taught to have a clear; strong voice in regards to their rights - especially about their bodies. In this way; they will have the confidence to speak up when they are unhappy or feel uncomfortable in any situation. A strong; confident voice as a young child converts to a strong; confident pre-teen; teenager and adult. With the prevalence today of online and offline bullying and various forms of abuse; such as physical; emotional and sexual abuse; our young people need to learn (from a young age) to always speak up when their rights are not being respected.

The aim of this book is to empower young children and to give them a voice so they can grow up into empowered adults. When a child; teenager or adult says; 'No!' to any form of coercion; this should be immediately respected. A world where 'No!' does actually mean 'No!' can be a world with far less violence and increased respect for humankind. By educating our children to have true respect for one another.