My Body Is Private
by Linda Walvoord Girard
Albert Whitman & Company 1984
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- body autonomy
- consent
- privacy
- personal safety
- boundaries
- self-advocacy
- trusted adults
- empowerment
About this book
Julie, an elementary schooler, talks about privacy, body boundaries, and how to say no to touch that doesn’t feel right. Clear, gentle language helps kids understand the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable touch and encourages them to speak to a trusted adult. This classic picture book is designed for family or classroom discussions about personal safety. It’s reassuring, age-appropriate, and empowers children to use their voice.
Setting: contemporary home and school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Body Is Private right for my child?
Yes — My Body Is Private is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.3, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include body autonomy, consent, privacy.
How long does it take to read My Body Is Private?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, My Body Is Private takes around 8m to finish. The book has 1,100 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does My Body Is Private have an AR quiz?
Yes — My Body Is Private has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is My Body Is Private?
My Body Is Private has an AR reading level of 3.3, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.