How Was I Born?
Where and how was I born? Through Mango's birth story, children learn how they came into the world and how deeply loved they are.
Mango Lion
Body Awareness, Boundaries & Safety Stories
A picture-book series on body awareness, privacy, personal boundaries, and safety for early childhood. Expert review and parent guidance help families discuss sensitive body-related topics in a clear and age-appropriate way.
Ages 1-7
12 books
2 sample previews
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Book List
Review the books in this series and open available sample previews.
Different but Precious Bodies
Peach wants to pee standing up like Mango, but she cannot. The story gently explains that girls' and boys' private parts are different and that every body is precious.
Mom, Why Is My Chest Flat?
Mango and Peach observe Mom's and Dad's bodies while taking a bath. How is a child's body different from an adult's body?
Find the Stinky Smell!
Coco and Bangtori have a stinky smell. Why do bodies smell, and what can children do to stay clean?
Separate Spaces for Boys and Girls
Mango wants to bathe with Mom, but boys cannot enter the women's bath. Why are public baths and bathrooms separated for boys and girls?
The Penis Is Not a Toy
Allie touches his penis when he is bored. What can happen if he keeps touching it? This story helps children learn when and how it is appropriate to touch their own genitals.
If a Friend Doesn't Like It, It's Not a Joke
Bami plays unwelcome body pranks and peeks at friends' bodies. The book explains why a joke is not a joke when another person dislikes it.
Protecting the Safety Triangle
Young readers learn that there is a special 'safety triangle' on the body that must be protected. The book explains where it is and how to keep body boundaries safe in an age-appropriate way.
The Wise Lie
This body safety story teaches children what to do in uncomfortable or unsafe situations, such as using a public restroom, being asked for help by a stranger, or entering an elevator with an unfamiliar adult.
I'm Glad I Had the Courage to Speak Up!
Bami has a secret that feels uncomfortable. Mango teaches Bami the difference between good secrets and bad secrets. What should we do when we have a bad secret?
Being Myself Is Best!
Mango comes to kindergarten with permed hair, but Bami and Koori tease Mango by calling it a girl's hairstyle. Are there hairstyles and toys that only girls or only boys can have?
Boys and Girls Can Both Do It
Cabbit's mom is good at fixing things, and Koori's dad is good at cooking. Allie's dad, however, is not good at cooking. Are there jobs or activities that only women or only men can do?