I LOVE MY BODY

In this uplifting picture book, Lisa Lynn invites children and adults to discover the peace and joy that come from embracing who they are, appreciating their unique bodies and personalities, and celebrating the beautiful way God created each of us. Learning to honor God with our bodies, including our hearts and minds, is one of the greatest expressions of love. EveryBODY is different. EveryBODY has value. And everyBODY is a gift from God. Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you looked more like someone else? Maybe you wished you were taller, stronger, faster, or had a different eye color, body shape, or appearance. Or perhaps you wish you enjoyed exercise as much as playing video games, could swim better or run faster, or found it easier to choose healthier foods and activities. It is easy to compare ourselves to others and focus on all the ways we think we should be different. But this book offers a gentle reminder of God's amazing grace and a powerful truth: you were created exactly as you are, on purpose and for a purpose. You are amazing. You are stronger than you think. And sometimes, that "stinking thinking" is simply a reminder that it is time to replace unkind thoughts about ourselves with a gratitude attitude. God loves you exactly as you are. After all, Google isn't God, and TikTok doesn't count! As parents, one of our greatest challenges is teaching children to love and respect themselves and their bodies the way God created them. That is not always easy for adults either. In today's world of social media, photo filters, comparison, and unrealistic expectations, children are facing those pressures earlier than ever. I LOVE MY BODY keeps the message simple, positive, and approachable for families of faith while offering meaningful encouragement that can also resonate with readers from many different backgrounds. Because loving ourselves begins with gratitude. When we develop a gratitude attitude, it becomes easier to honor God with the bodies He has blessed us with. From there, healthier choices can begin to feel less like rules and more like acts of love, whether that means nourishing our bodies, moving more, caring for our minds, or simply learning to appreciate ourselves a little more each day. ALL WE NEED IS LOVE. And that love begins within us, grows through gratitude, and spreads to everyone around us.