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by Jennifer Chandler (Author), Funkaar A (Illustrator), Kenneth Brown (Consultant)
Purpose of This Book
This book was created to help children understand what safety and boundaries mean in their lives. It explains in simple ways what abuse and neglect are and reassures children that these things are never okay. Children learn that abuse and neglect are not part of God's loving plan for them, and that it is always right to speak up and tell a safe adult if they or someone they know is being hurt.
The book also guides children who may be in the foster care system, helping them understand the process so they don't blame themselves for what has happened. Instead, they are reminded that they are valuable, loved, and not at fault.
Most importantly, this book empowers children and families to take action. It teaches that reporting abuse and neglect not only helps protect the child but also gives those who caused harm a chance to reflect, learn healthy boundaries, and get help with challenges such as substance use, mental health, and healing.
The message is simple: there is help and hope for everyone. By learning, speaking up, and supporting one another, children and families can create safe, loving environments where all can grow and thrive.The dolls over in Doll World live their lives in much the same way humans do-learning, growing, discovering, and, sometimes, facing difficult things. Eight-year-old Liliana and her baby brother Lucas want nothing more than yummy meals, lots of love, and their mother's care.
But when Momma begins staying out late, not caring for Liliana and Lucas, and coming home reeking of yuck alcohol, cracks start forming in her home life, and Liliana discovers that not everyone she loves is as safe as she thought. With the help of her caring teacher, wise helper dolls, and the Creator Doll's guiding principles, Liliana learns about abuse, neglect, boundaries, and most importantly, the courage it takes to speak up.
Doll World: Liliana Learns About Safety and Boundaries gives children a gentle, fun way to understand hard truths. Through the eyes of Liliana, kids learn about the value of practicing self-care, having adults they can trust, along with their own right to feel safe and loved.
More than a parable, in Doll World is a guide for children-and those who care for them-on how to recognize abuse, seek help, and rediscover that tomorrow can always be a brighter day!
