From My Head to My Toes
From My Head to My Toes
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Henry Holt & Co.
Annotation: A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling ar... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #381885
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 04/02/24
Illustrator: Jackson, Bea,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-250-79810-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-250-79810-7
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2021916638
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

Olympic gold medalist Raisman, who in 2017 spoke out about the sexual abuse she'd endured, presents a primer on bodily autonomy."I am strong. I am beautiful. I am unique. I am enough." So begin the affirmations that appear in this sensitively written book. Raisman underscores the importance of being kind to one's body and listening to what it needs. She notes that others need to ask permission before touching our bodies; sometimes the answer will be yes, but other times, it will be no. Either is acceptable. Sometimes, someone will forget to ask or won't respect the answer. When that happens, children can tell them to stop. If they feel unsafe, and it's hard to say no, they can ask for help from people who make them feel safe. Our voices are just as "powerful," "beautiful," and "worthy" as our bodies. Emphasizing the strength inherent in every person-and making clear that we all deserve respect-Raisman has created a much-needed resource for starting a dialogue about consent. Backmatter offers tips for adults about discussing bodies and boundaries. Jackson's expressive, pastorally soft illustrations depict people, diverse in terms of race, ability, and body type, practicing gymnastics, gardening, and playing basketball. A light-skinned girl wearing a shirt reading "Aly," presumably a stand-in for the author, features prominently.Necessary and empowering. (author's note) (Picture book. 3-8)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: K-3

A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson. My body is my own. My body is just right for me, From my head to my toes From My Head to My Toes gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, this story focuses on the powerful message of self-love. Aly's inspiring words are paired with expert-vetted resources, giving adults the tools to begin having these essential conversations with kids from a young age. Praise for From My Head to My Toes: "Raisman has created a much-needed resource for starting a dialogue about consent...Necessary and empowering." -Kirkus


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