Pastel Pink Overalls - Joari Orsini - Bog

Maria starts her first week of kindergarten but insists on only wearing clothes that make her feel safe. She is protecting a big secret that her overalls keep buried away. Maria believes the power of her pastel pink overalls keeps her from telling her secrets and staying out of "big trouble." What happens if she can't wear her overalls? Will her secret still be safe?

Pastel Pink Overalls provides an opportunity for children and their caregivers to talk about the sensitive topic of inappropriate touch and body safety. While the topic is challenging, statistics show that children need this conversation with loving adults to equip them with the tools they need to prevent, confront, or respond to attempts of sexual abuse. Pastel Pink Overalls gives children and adults a medium to use their voices for justice.