Wow thanks so much for this arc.

This book is AMAZING and is so important for children, especially girls, to read. In fact, I'm a grown woman and found this book extremely helpful. There’s something so guilt-inducing about saying no, though that really shouldn’t be the case. Especially when it comes to your own well being.

I love that the story also emphasizes that children have autonomy and can say no, their age doesn’t matter.

A great and sweet book to help teach little humans that it's okay to give voice to their feelings and opinions. In a world where falling into line and people pleasing is the way we're seen as "good", it's so important for kids to know that saying no is okay and means standing up for themselves. This book also touches on that tone and delivery matter and that some things are off limits to the "good no:". Sweet illustrations and wonderful lesson!

Thank you for the ARC. This is a very important book for children. Speaking your mind isn’t always a bad thing. I’m a yes girl myself but have learned to say no. Something I will teach my toddler after he’s out of the everything is a no phase.

Really enjoyed this one with my daughter. This gave a good representation on sometimes it’s a good thing to say no, especially when it comes to our safety. We shouldn’t worry about hurting other’s feelings b/c there is always reason to say no.
The illustrations are really cute. I’d recommend this to all kids. The author did a good job even stating that sometimes no isn’t an option (like for eating vegetables 😉).

I wish I had a book like this growing up! No Is a Good Word shows you that it is okay to say No and how to process the guilt or sadness you feel for rejecting something or someone. I think Bharti Singh's storytelling and text does this wonderfully! There is enough assertiveness and also flexibility of understanding the word No, and respecting someone's No, without judgement. Urvashi Dubey's illustrations are gorgeous, so bright and emotive! This is a great book to have on your shelf and for the kids!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great introduction to boundaries and consent. Being polite can be dangerous for children, and they need to know that it is ok to say no, and it is ok not to share sometimes. Of course, sharing is important, and in this book, the little girl says no to sharing her new paint, but she would share her colored pencils. A great compromise!

I recommend this book for schools, libraries, therapists, and pediatrician offices.

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-copy of No is a Good Word by Bharti Singh in exchange for a honest review.This book is a perfect book for explaining to preschoolers that sometimes the word no is acceptable and even necessary so that we can keep both our bodies and minds healthy..We don’t want to hurt our bodies and we also don’t want to make a choice that makes us feel bad just to make someone else feel good so it is ok to say no .The trick is trying to say it in a nice way so we don’t want others to feel bad.

Saying no doesn’t make you mean—it makes you honest.
A sweet, empowering picture book about boundaries, bravery, and self-respect. Perfect for little readers (and their grown-ups too).

This is a great book for kids to help them learn to say no. This is such an important but challenging thing for kids (and even adults often times!!) to learn. The rhyming text is a nice bonus and I also enjoyed the pictures.

Kid friendly way of explaining that NO is not a bad word- your feelings matter! Will be reading and referencing with both my children. Perfect early reader friendly.

I enjoyed this book just as much as my kids did I think. I love that this book explains something important in such an eloquent way, it makes my job instilling good values in my kids just a little bit easier.

No Is a Good Word features a powerful and so so so important discussion we should be having with our kiddos - when it is appropriate to use the word no. This should be required reading for every parent and young child! The illustrations were beautiful and engaging, even for an adult. Such an important read!

Thank you to netgalley and publishers for this ARC!

This book is excellent. I cannot wait to use this one in storytime, as I think teaching kids about rejection and boundaries is absolutely vital. I love the message and I love the story! I also think this will be an excellent, excellent book for classrooms and teaching little kids that they’re allowed to say no sometimes. Highly recommend for teachers, librarians, and parents!

This was a fantastic lesson, approached in a very understandable way. It managed not to feel preachy or outlandish, which I find is hard to do in books on this sort of topic. It would be a great read-aloud for a classroom, in families, or at the library. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read!

I love this book! I wish I had read something like this when I was a child.

Sia is a people-pleaser and always says yes to everyone, but soon discovers from her friend that no doesn't have to be mean and can be a way of respecting others and herself.

I'm a sucker for a book that teaches kids consent, healthy emotional regulation and autonomy. What a beautiful way for kids to learn that they have agency in their lives and don't have to cater to others. This is an amazing book for parents, educators and libraries to teach consent in an age-appropriate and respectful way.

My 5 year old loved the illustrations and story. It opened the conversation for us to talk about saying no to bullies and strangers in the right way.

I absolutely loved this book. The way Sia had an interaction with no at the beginning that caused her to reflect on her own experiences of using no (or not using no) were very relatable to kids. So many kids are told to share and be kind, which is important, but don’t get experience or direction when someone says no. This book is very age appropriate for my first graders.

I’ve never seen a book that covers the topic of assertiveness and boundaries for kids in such a clear and approachable way. This is great social emotional text that can start great conversations and follow up with kids. Bonus points for diverse kids!

My kids love this book. The writing is both informative but engaging for my 4 and 2 year olds. It allows them to understand the concept of "no" as well as get that there are multiple ways to use the word. I love that it highlights personal boundaries while still commenting that you do need to listen to your adult (i.e. if they want you to eat nutritious food, sometimes no isn't an option). We've read it multiple times already and will keep reading.

I wish I had this book as a kid! This is a great way to teach children that the word no is not scary and saying yes is not always a good thing. I hope to see more books like this in the future. I am definitely recommending this book.

This book is great. I think even a lot of us adults sometimes struggle to say no to people in certain situations. I think it is important for children to know that it is ok to say no sometimes, especially when something makes them feel uncomfortable.

No Is a Good Word is a sweet and important story about learning to say “no” in a kind way.
When Zoe doesn’t want to share her new paints, her friend Sia feels hurt. But as Sia thinks it over, she realizes that saying “no” can be honest, kind, and even brave. As a mom, I loved how gently this book teaches kids to listen to their feelings and set boundaries. The rhymes are lovely, and the pictures are full of warmth. A great read for any child learning to speak up and stay true to themselves.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Bharti Singh’s “No is a Good Word” is an important story for young children. Sia learns that there are good reasons to say no (such as to a stranger) AND that it's okay to use that word. Sia explores several ways to kindly say no (except to fruits and veggies) and learns that it doesn’t make her a bad or mean person if she does.

This is a great story to help children set and keep boundaries in a kind way. It explores no as a safety tool, but also as a way to maintain one’s own integrity. Tip: it would even be great for adults to take a look at this book and put into practice the art of saying no.

I received an advance review copy for free from Netgalley and Rosen Publishing Group|Windmill Books, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is such an awesome book!! It is so important to teach kids from an early age that saying "no" is not mean, and that it is actually very important to learn to do. On top of that, the author demonstrated this lesson through highly relatable school and life situations. This will definitely make it easier for young readers to understand exactly what the author is trying to tell them. These situations were also fairly diverse, and it was clear that the author wasn't afraid to have a lot of variety within the story. Lastly, I thought that the ending added a fun little touch to the book because it has a hint of humor to it without taking away from the main idea. Great book!!

This story was fun! I read it to my 8 year old son who has some additional needs, and he was able to follow along well. I liked the simple text, straightforward message and illustrations.

This book is an amazing tool to teach children, even toddlers about autonomy and decision making. Unfortunately, children don't often get much of a choice with anything, that gets taken away a lot, and over time it develops into people pleasing tendencies. I find this book does a fantastic job of curbing all of that while simultaneously emphasizing there are ways to set boundaries well. Not only does the author teach readers why saying 'no' instead of 'maybe' or holding onto feelings is so freeing, she also enlightens the reader on how not to be hurt by another's refusal. The colorful illustrations by Urvashi Dubey absolutely match Bharti Singh's simple writing and I believe will leave an effective impact on young readers. Highly recommend.

Very helpful

What a thoughtful book. I very much enjoyed it the illustrations and the rhyme-y story. There are some very valuable lessons and the story hopefully will inspire you to talk through everyday situations with your child. Why did they feel bad? What did they want to say/do? What are they afraid of? I hope this book allows for more thoughtful dialogue. Very helpful.