Your Body and You

From the moment you're born to the moment you die, your body is constantly changing. Body parts grow larger, emotions change, and some things may begin looking different than they used to. Readers learn about the ways their bodies change as they grow older, as the volume explores male and female puberty, changes throughout adolescence, and changes throughout adulthood. Age-appropriate illustrations and accessible captions detail the experiences explored throughout, as readers connect with the text and understand the processes that happen as they age.

Our bodies work hard to keep us healthy, happy, and safe--which is why it is so important for us to take care of them in return! There are many ways to ensure we're taking care of our bodies, from staying active, eating healthy, resting well, keeping clean, and monitoring our mental health. Readers learn about the importance of each of these caretaking methods and more, as each one is explored and explained in an age-appropriate and helpful way. Fun illustrations guide readers on their journey of looking after their body, as accessible captions expand on the concepts at hand.

Every person has unique features and interests that deserve to be celebrated! Whether you have brown or blue eyes, prefer learning about math over history, or like music better than sports, every part of your physical and mental state makes you a unique person. In this volume, readers learn about the origins of their uniqueness, be it features inherited from their parents or the way their brains operate. Readers are encouraged to embrace the many aspects that make them unique, as colorful illustrations connect them to the age-appropriate captions. It's not always easy, but readers are reminded that being themselves and learning more about their uniqueness is a fantastic part of life.

Every person's body works hard to keep them healthy and alive! That is why it is important to keep our bodies safe. In this volume, readers learn the differences between the types of touches they may receive from others, as well as the appropriate and inappropriate ways to treat other people's bodies. From teaching readers safety around adults and other children to reminding readers of online dangers, the volume presents crucial information in an engaging and accessible way. Colorful illustrations and achievable captions bring the material to life and connect the idea of body autonomy to young readers.