My Amazing Body: Helping Kids Understand Health, Hygiene, and Their Bodies (A First Look at.Series)

A gentle, trusted picture book for helping children (ages 4–7) understand their bodies, personal boundaries, and self-care―recommended by parents, teachers, and child development experts worldwide.

From growing bones to beating hearts, the human body is truly amazing―and learning about it helps children feel confident, curious, and proud of who they are. My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness uses clear, age-appropriate language and warm, inclusive illustrations to introduce young readers to the wonders of how their bodies work. Written by child psychotherapist Pat Thomas, this reassuring book helps children appreciate their bodies' abilities while also learning about health, hygiene, and respecting personal space.

What Makes This Book Unique:

• Developed by a counselor experienced in child health, psychology, and emotional development
• Encourages body confidence, curiosity, and healthy self-awareness
• Gently introduces topics like growing up and self-care
• Promotes open discussion with "Talk About It" prompts and reflection questions
• Includes practical tips and conversation starters for parents, caregivers, and educators

About the A First Look At… Series:

The A First Look At… series helps young children understand and navigate sensitive social, emotional, and health topics with honesty and reassurance. Each book uses simple, direct language and engaging illustrations to open conversations between children and caring adults, encouraging questions and building emotional resilience in a safe, supportive way.

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, naturopath and journalist. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of child development and writes for various publications including "Practical Parenting".