Every single day children are hurt without their caregivers ever seeing the signs. Silence in the face of trauma is an all too familiar scenario, normal and not can look very similar.

An inability to speak out can have a catastrophic impact on a child's psychological and physical development that stretches far beyond childhood. Recognized as a valuable child protection resource, Little Lionheart provides a non-verbal communication system that children can use to alert their caregivers that they need help without using words. It is a difficult conversation that reads like a warm comforting embrace, gently navigating through the uncomfortable but necessary topics of body boundaries and child sexual abuse. To empower, educate, protect and support. In collaboration with Kids Helpline, it also provides clear steps for carers to take if they are concerned for their child.

Early intervention is key, and this book provides the opportunity for exactly that. Professional artist, writer, speaker, domestic violence and child protection advocate, Melanie Jai has long used her talents as a conduit to change. Wearing her fear and vulnerability like war paint, stepping into the uncomfortable to do whatever needs to be done to deepen understanding towards, and encouraging liberation from, the physical and psychological damage caused by abuse.

Forging pathways for both victims and the wider community through better compassion and connectivity to self and to others. Little Lionheart is her personal mission to spare children like she was from ever having to live their life keeping secrets others forced upon them.