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My Body is Me is an upbeat, rhyming picture book, aimed for 3-6 year olds, written by Rachel Rooney and illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg in consultation with TransgenderTrend. It introduces children to the workings of the human body, and celebrates similarities and differences while challenging sex stereotypes. It also aims to promote a positive self-image and foster self-care skills. The text is inclusive for children with physical or sensory disabilities.
RacheI Rooney is a trained teacher in Primary and Special Education. She taught for many years across a range of school settings and has particular interest and experience working with pupils with ASC (Autism). She is now an award-winning children’s poet and picture book writer. www.rachelrooneypoet.com
Jessica Ahlberg has been illustrating books for children for 18 years.
Download the Teacher’s Notes and Lesson Plan here
Download Worksheet 1 here
Download Worksheet 2 here
Download Worksheet 3 here
Rachel Rooney reads ‘My Body is Me!’
Reviews
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‘This is a beautifully illustrated poem teaching young children about all the amazing things our bodies can do. It’s also about not needing to conform to gender stereotypes, i.e. just letting kids be kids.’
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My Body is me is simply one of the best books for children about loving themselves and the body they are born into. A message so important to give girls and boys. My niece and nephew really liked it, my nephew is disabled and he was so pleased with it, the drawings are so sweet. I loved it. It is a very good book even for children that are learning english. A must buy.
