Books about touch:
Picture Books
Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry! by Rosemary Wells
A story about an unruly alligator who needs to learn how to control his body so he doesn't invade other people's space. Especially during morning meeting and other classroom rituals.
Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook
Personal Space Camp is about a boy who thinks he is a personal space expert and knows how to explore personal space. But in reality, he needs a little more help being aware of how other people feel about their personal space and respecting that.
Personal Space Camp Activity and Idea Book by Julia Cook
Some Parts are Not for Sharing by Julie Federico
This story is told about two fish who share and explain appropriate ways to share bodies. Because... fish have bodies too!
I Can Play It Safe by Alison Feigh
This book reviews seven rules for being safe including personal touch.
One of the Problems of Everett Anderson by Lucille Clifton
About a boy who notices a friend coming to school with lots of bruises and doesn't know what to do about it. Everett's problem is about how to keep his friend safe.
I Don't Want to Go To Justin's House Anymore by Heather Klassen
A little boy doesn't want to go to his friend's house anymore because his friend is being abused by his father.
Obvious Picture Books
Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Spelman
the right touch by Sandy Kleven
Let's Talk About It by Michael Pall
My Body Belongs to Me by Jill Starishevsky
Because It's My Body! by Joanne Sherman
Novels
Gossamer by Lois Lowry
Signal by Cynthia DeFelice
Itch by Michelle Kwasney
Affirmation Weaver is told from the perspective of a dolphin who learns confidence building techniques.
