My Body My House

by Lisa Beres

'Sick building syndrome? is suspected in up to half the illness in this country. Bad air, toxic household products, or just everyday materials that we take for granted could literally be killing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977239209
• ISBN13: 9780977239207
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Green Nest
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

A cautionary tale against overdependence upon chemicals

Written by Kisa Beres and illustrated by Julia Woolf, My Body My House is both a children's picturebook and a cautionary tale against overdependence upon chemicals. A Body (young boy) and a House live together harmoniously at first, but then the Body starts bringing chemicals into the house - pesticides to kill unfortunate insects, air fresheners to make the place smell nice even though they are toxic to breathe, and more. The Body fills the House with so many chemicals that the Body gets sick, until he finally heeds the House's advice to experience fresh air, and regrets his foolishness in depending on so many artificial toxins. In accordance with its message and the author's wishes, a portion of all the proceeds for My Body My House will be donated to the nonprofit organization Children's Health Environmental Coalition.

A wonderful, beautiful book!

Lisa Beres is a charming writer! Her wonderful book conveys a very important message in a whimsical way that is sure to resonate with children and adults alike. The illustrations are perfectly matched with the story. The tale warns of the toxins present in our homes and encourages an earth-friendly lifestyle in a manner that is poignant but not overly-serious. I highly recommend this book, and look forward to future books from this conscientious writer.

An inspiring book and great bedtime story!

This book is a firm favorite of my [...] son and myself. The story, which is written in wonderful rhyming prose, explains how the little Boy and his House have a very special relationship; but the pressures of `keeping up with the Jones's' impel the Boy to introduce toxic and harmful materials into the House. The House eventually makes the Boy realize that in order to remain healthy, he needs to make environmentally healthy choices. The book is beautifully illustrated, the story flows flawlessly, and the language is simultaneously simple and loaded with meaning. Although the author's messages are quite deep, she tells them so beautifully and simply that young ones will absorb them without even realizing it. I would highly recommend this book to children and adults alike.