I'm in Charge of Me!

The Best Me I can be

by David Parker, Sylvia Walker (Illustrator)

This book is about self-control. Self-control, in a general sense, is a choice. Making choices puts children in charge of their own behavior instead of having someone tell them the proper way to behave. When children are empowered to make self-control choices and begin to practice making them, they start to see the positive effect these choices have on how others see them and, most important, how they see themselves in the world.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is part of a Scholastic Book series, The Best Me I Can Be, that helps children learn positive behaviors and characteristics. They are written to be accessible to young readers. This book focuses on actions that show how to be responsible for oneself.

[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel I could use this in consent education, to start conversations about body autonomy and stuff consent educators suggest. I also think we can be critical of some of the messages too. Like one page says “I can choose to talk about my feelings, instead of pouting or hitting.” Teaching kids that being verbal is their only option when they’re upset is limiting, so we can brainstorm ideas of what to do when we do want to pout or hit (for example, I can go to the quiet corner or ask for a walk or i can cry and it’s fine).

[Divine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a very simple and straightforward book. It is about making choices. This book basically explains autonomy. To me it's saying no one can influence you. Children are reading that they are in control of their own actions. This would be a good book for children age 3-5 years old. I would recommend this book. It would be a good reminder for those that need it. Parents and teachers could utilize.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddie read this last night. It’s a bit simple for her, both in terms of the reading and the concepts.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm in Charge of Me! (The Best Me I Can Be)
by David Parker
traits and aspects of being in charge of your situation for an early reader

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best I Can Be book, good for 1st grade. I liked this one too.