Miles Is the Boss of His Body

On his 6th birthday, a boy gets pinched, noogied, hugged too tight, and tickled by loving family members until he finally speaks up and declares himself the boss of his own body.

For the kid who squirms away from hugs or tickles and can't quite explain why, this book hands them the exact words to say so.

• Big idea: Kids have the right to decide who touches their body and how — even when the people doing it love them.
• Vibes: Bright, comic-book energy with a message that lands gently instead of lecturing.

• are working on speaking up about their own boundaries
• tend to squirm away from tickling or tight hugs
• enjoy comic-book style illustrations
• are learning that their feelings about touch matter

• Story & problem-solving: What did Miles finally say to his family about how they were touching him?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Miles felt before he found the words to speak up?
• Real-life connection: Has anyone ever hugged or tickled you when you didn't want them to? What did you do?
• Imagination: What are some words you could use if you wanted someone to stop touching you?
• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Miles's family listened to him when he told them he's the boss of his body?