Miles Is the Boss of His Body by Abbie Schiller

The stories on this list all explore ideas of sharing and consent in different ways from different points of view. This is a great book for teaching body autonomy, but also for reassuring a child who feels different from their peers for whatever reason. Rissy’s family and friends wonder if Rissy is rude, or mean, or sick but with reassurances from her adults, Rissy comes to celebrate the ways in which she enjoys expressing and receiving affection. Rissy is a Lovebird, but she doesn’t like kisses (and we know from the text that all lovebirds love kisses). While the language might be a little too “direct” for some readers (as she learns to express her boundaries, Daisy responds to the announcement that it is time for her daily cuddle with “Actually, it’s time for you to give me some personal space”) this picture book covers important ground when it comes to apologizing and making amends for those times when overstimulation causes unintentional hurt, and the ways in which Daisy learns to connect to each member of her community provide a wonderful framework for future discussions.Ī | BN | K If you’re looking for a more traditional rhyming read aloud, Rissy No Kissies by Katey Howes is a bouncy book perfect for sensitive kiddos who need a little support when it comes to exploring boundaries. This book follows the adventures of Daisy, a very fluffy little chick who wants to be taken seriously by her community. Picture books are fantastic for any age, and if you have an opinionated little one running about give More Than Fluff by Madeline Valentine a try.

The artwork is colorful and Huggy is an extremely dapper python but if a child is afraid of snakes…give this one a pass! This book is more interactive, with the reader participating in demonstrating a gentle touch for Huggy and celebrating each success along the way. Huggy loves to squeeze but sometimes a tight hug isn’t appreciated. There are several books in this series so if you enjoy Ladybug make sure you look for the others!įor those who are ready for a touch of dramatic tension in their board book, grab Huggy the Python Hugs too Hard by Ame Dyckman. The artwork is simple, the pages are uncluttered, and the question/answer format lets even the littlest littles anticipate and join in the fun of asking each friend in turn if they would like a hug. A | BN | K For the smallest hands grab a copy of Will Ladybug Hug? By Hilary Leung.

Miles Is the Boss of His Body by Abbie Schiller