My Memory Map
Will be published approx. on 9. February 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
34 pages
978-1-923011-26-7 (ISBN)
Description
A gentle, empowering picture book that reframes children's understanding of their bodies as living maps of experience, memory, and selfhood.
My Memory Map invites young readers to see their bodies differently. Rather than something to be judged or compared, the body becomes a map-marked by freckles, scars, birthmarks, and changes that tell the story of who we are and how we grow.
Written with warmth and sensitivity, the story encourages children to notice, name, and value the marks that make them unique. Each mark carries meaning: a reminder of adventure, resilience, family, or love. Through this lens, difference becomes something to celebrate rather than hide.
Ideal for shared reading at home or in the classroom, My Memory Map supports conversations around body awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional literacy in a way that feels accessible and affirming rather than didactic. Grace Fraraccio's expressive illustrations add depth and warmth, offering visual cues that invite empathy and reflection.
The book speaks directly to children navigating early questions of identity, while also providing caregivers and educators with a valuable tool to counter negative body messaging and build confidence from a young age.
My Memory Map invites young readers to see their bodies differently. Rather than something to be judged or compared, the body becomes a map-marked by freckles, scars, birthmarks, and changes that tell the story of who we are and how we grow.
Written with warmth and sensitivity, the story encourages children to notice, name, and value the marks that make them unique. Each mark carries meaning: a reminder of adventure, resilience, family, or love. Through this lens, difference becomes something to celebrate rather than hide.
Ideal for shared reading at home or in the classroom, My Memory Map supports conversations around body awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional literacy in a way that feels accessible and affirming rather than didactic. Grace Fraraccio's expressive illustrations add depth and warmth, offering visual cues that invite empathy and reflection.
The book speaks directly to children navigating early questions of identity, while also providing caregivers and educators with a valuable tool to counter negative body messaging and build confidence from a young age.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Woolombi
Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 3 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-923011-26-7 (9781923011267)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Amy Adeney is an Australian author with a background in primary education and public relations. After more than a decade working in classrooms and literacy-focused settings, she turned her attention to writing for children as a way to support confidence, creativity, and emotional wellbeing. Her work is informed by years of experience helping young readers develop a positive relationship with learning and with themselves.