Don't Make Me Go Back, Mommy is written by Doris Sanford and illustrated by Graci Evans. This book is about a little girl named Allison who has been ritually abused at her day care. Allison has been told by the daycare that she is not to tell anyone about what happens in the "movie star room." Allison's parents notice that she has been acting scared and realize that something is wrong with her. Allison's parents and counselor console Allison letting her know that it was right of her tell and that she will never have to go back to the day care again. They constantly remind Allison of their love for her. This book discusses a deep and serious subject. I thought the book was really heavy and intense. Don't Make Me Go Back, Mommy teaches children that it is important to speak up and tell someone if they are being abused. Children are made aware that they won't be punished for telling someone in authority about a situation like this. Personally, I found the book and illustrations quite heavy and disturbing; therefore, I think that it is too intense of a book to share with children.
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