My Body Beeps!: Growing Up With Diabetes (A My Body Book)
Language: English
Published by Acorn Cottage Press, 2024
Series: Book 2 of 2 - A My Body Book
- Softcover
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- Title
- My Body Beeps!: Growing Up With Diabetes (A My Body Book)
- Author
- Katherine Lockwood
- Publisher
- Acorn Cottage Press
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1964836123
- ISBN 13
- 9781964836126
- Illustrator
- Sall, Olga
- Item weight
- 1.1 pounds
- Series
- Book 2 of 2: A My Body Book
My Body Beeps is a joyful and empowering picture book that opens the door for children to talk about balancing their medical needs with fun, everyday life. Written by award-winning author and disability advocate Katherine Lockwood, this book helps young readers explore the sounds and sensations of their medical devices—like insulin pumps and glucose monitors—while learning how to manage their health with confidence and ease. The story follows Katie, a girl with diabetes, as she navigates the daily balance between taking care of her body and enjoying the things she loves, like playing and having fun with friends.
Katie’s Journey: In the story, Katie—who has diabetes—forms a close friendship with Olivia, a peer with asthma. Together, they discover that although they each have their own medical needs, they can still have fun, play, and be active. Their shared experiences help them connect, supporting one another through the challenges of managing health while making room for fun and adventure. This friendship underscores the idea that it’s okay to have medical needs and still live a full, joyful life.
Perfect for Children Ages 3-8, this book offers a thoughtful approach to discussing chronic conditions with children. It reassures kids that taking care of their health doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the things they enjoy, and it encourages kids to be proud of who they are—beeps, buzzes, and all.
Key Features:
- Balancing Health and Fun: The book focuses on how children with medical needs can take care of their health while still enjoying the activities they love. It’s about finding the balance between self-care and living life to the fullest.
- Understanding Medical Devices: Through Katie’s story, children learn that medical devices—like insulin pumps, glucose monitors, and other tools—are simply a part of taking care of their bodies. The book introduces these devices in a way that makes them feel less intimidating, while also celebrating their role in helping children feel their best.
- Engaging Illustrations: Full of colorful and relatable images, My Body Beeps helps children visualize how they can live an active, fun life while managing their health and using their medical devices.
- Friendship and Peer Connection: Katie’s friendship with Olivia, who has asthma, shows children how they can connect with others who may have different health needs but share the same goal of having fun and being active.
- Positive Representation of Chronic Conditions: This book highlights the importance of embracing one’s health needs without letting them take away from enjoying life, building self-confidence and pride.
- Ideal for Family Conversations: My Body Beeps is perfect for starting conversations between parents, caregivers, and children about living with chronic conditions, showing kids how to manage their health with positivity.
Perfect for:
- Families with children living with diabetes, asthma, or other chronic health conditions.
- Educators and caregivers seeking inclusive, supportive resources.
- Healthcare professionals who want to help kids feel empowered in managing their medical needs while maintaining a sense of fun and normalcy.
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