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Entertaining and compelling as a standalone narrative, \u003cem\u003eKit and Arlo\u003c\/em\u003e’s secret weapon is that it contains all of the complex components of consent and includes respectful relationships education in an age-appropriate format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-pb-style=\"WG16A5D\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers and parents can read the story, chapter by chapter, and then use the discussion points and ‘read and respond’ notes to facilitate conversations around consent in child-friendly ways. 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