
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. This book builds confidence, conveys an important lesson for children and adults, and will be useful in initiating an important discussion.-Maryann H. Though he's concerned that he went too far, his relatives praise him for standing up for himself and agree that he is right. by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter and Abbie Schiller. "I'm six years old and I'm the BOSS OF MY BODY!" Miles yells, before shutting himself in his bedroom. Miles Is the Boss of His Body The latest installment in The Mother Company s award-winning MILES. After putting up with as much as he can take, he angrily explains that he's tired of all the unwanted touching. Miles is excited about celebrating his sixth birthday with his family, but as the day progresses, he gets more and more agitated by the adults who pinch his cheeks, tightly hug him, pat his head, tickle him, and lift him into the air. In a colorful, comic-book style, young kids will laugh while learning this potentially life-saving concept that can benefit them for years to come.PreS-Gr 2-Using a style reminiscent of Mo Willems's "Knuffle Bunny" books (Hyperion), this empowering title, based on a screenplay, uses cartoon illustrations placed on sepia photographs in an eye-catching display. On his 6th birthday, Miles' excitement is dimmed when he finds himself being pinched, noogied, hugged too tight, picked up and tickled by his well-intentioned family and decides he's had enough When Miles decrees that he is the "Boss of his body," his whole family expresses support and respect for his personal boundaries. The latest installment in The Mother Company's award-winning "MILES" series, Miles Is The Boss Of His Body is a fun, engaging way to explore the potentially difficult topic of kids' personal safety.

Physical Information: 0.28" H x 8.76" W x 8.74" (0.53 lbs) 32 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

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