Bad Secrets: A Children's Book About Body Safety and Empowerment - Hardcover

Patel, Alpa

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798218631222

Publisher: Alpa's Voice Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Bad Secrets is a gentle, empowering picture book that teaches children the difference between good and bad secrets. With age-appropriate language and warm illustrations, it opens the door to important conversations about body safety, trust, and the power of speaking up. This book is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to protect children and build a foundation of safety and self-worth. Through simple, heartfelt storytelling, it encourages children to trust their feelings, speak up, and understand that some secrets should never be kept.

Inspired by real experiences, Bad Secrets opens up important conversations about body safety, boundaries, and bravery--helping young readers find their voice and stay safe.

"Some secrets are safe. Some aren't. And every child deserves to know the difference."

All proceeds from this book support an organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and healing survivors.

About this title

About the Author

Alpa Patel is a passionate advocate for child safety, author of "Bad Secrets," and the founder of Alpa's Voice Publishing. After finding the courage to speak out about her own experiences, Alpa made it her mission to empower children and families with the tools to recognize, prevent, and speak up about abuse. Through her storytelling, she helps break the silence around difficult topics and inspire bravery, healing, and hope. When she is not writing, Alpa loves spending time with her family and using her voice to create safer spaces for children everywhere. For more information, check out www.alpasvoice.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpa's Voice Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798218631222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Maruthupandiyan Gowthami
• Number of pages: 36