Miles is the Boss of His Body by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter & Abbie Schiller

Short Summary

Miles is the Boss of His Body by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter and Abbie Schiller is a children’s picture book that introduces the concept of body autonomy and consent in a simple, child-friendly way. It tells the story of Miles, who learns that he has the right to say no to unwanted touch – even from family members.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 5 to 8 years.

Topics Discussed

Prevent Sexual Abuse

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What this book is about

• Miles is the Boss of His Body follows a little boy on his birthday as he becomes frustrated by everyone touching him without permission – from cheek pinches to tight hugs and tickles.
• When Miles finally speaks up, he declares that he’s the boss of his body and doesn’t want to be touched in ways that make him uncomfortable.
• His family listens, apologises, and affirms that he has the right to set boundaries. They also agree that he can wave or shake hands instead of hugging if that feels better.
• The book ends positively, with Miles enjoying his birthday cake, feeling understood and respected.
• At the back of the book, there’s a parent note with ideas for extending the conversation about body safety.
• The story focuses on empowering kids to recognise their own right to bodily autonomy. Parents can build on this by also teaching that consent goes both ways – children must respect other people’s boundaries too.
• This book is a great starting point for teaching kids about consent and body safety. It provides language children can use to assert themselves, while reassuring parents that it’s okay (and important) to support those boundaries – even with family.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath