I Take Care of Myself (My Body, My Rules)

This engaging guide to personal health and body autonomy helps young readers understand what their bodies need to stay healthy and protected. Through relatable narrative stories featuring children navigating everyday situations, the book introduces proper hygiene practices and demonstrates how to make good choices for physical wellbeing. Readers will learn to appreciate their bodies' capabilities while recognizing their own body autonomy in age-appropriate scenarios. The approachable format makes complex concepts about self-care accessible to elementary school students.

The book's strength lies in its empowering message that children have ownership over their personal health decisions and bodily boundaries. Classrooms and families will find valuable discussion starters about body safety, preventive health habits, and developing self-awareness. Young readers encountering these body autonomy concepts will gain practical tools for protecting themselves from illness or harm while building lifelong self-care skills. This foundation in personal wellbeing and bodily integrity prepares children to navigate growing independence with confidence and knowledge.