Recommended for children aged 7-11 years old. The story, interactive questions, and discussion prompts are designed to match the developmental stage of children in middle childhood.

Bodily autonomy, personal boundaries (physical and emotional), respectful communication, seeking help from trusted adults, peer pressure, speaking up about uncomfortable situations.

The book was primarily designed for home use, where parents and caregivers can actively participate.

Yes. You and your child have access to free resources on the website, including:

• Pre-reading brief
• Parent articles
• Conversation prompts
• Printable coloring pages

All found in Parent Resources

Nope! It is designed to be read together with a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Shared reading creates opportunities for meaningful conversations.

Instead of simply telling children what to do, You Can Say No, Jo! encourages them to think about different situations, share their reasoning, and discuss their choices with their parent. The book is not a quiz. The goal is to better understand how they think, how they feel, and how they approach different situations.