RecommendedReads: CaregiverResources: BodyPositivity
EverybodyHasaBody MolliJacksonEhlert
PJACK, M
In this body neutral picture book, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all of the different ways bodies can look and all of the things they can do - now with three starred reviews!
An empowering celebration of bodies, promoting body positivity such as gratitude for our puffy cheeks that help us eat; strength in our round bellies that help store our food; pride in our natural hair; appreciation for the color of our skin; and more!
Praised for acting like a big girl when she is small, as a young girl grows, "big" becomes a word of criticism, until the girl realizes that she is fine just the way she is. PHARR, V
Mamá’sPanza
IsabelQuintero
PQUIN, I
A body-positive picture book about a young boy's love for his mother and his mother's belly.
EyesThatSpeaktotheStars JoannaHo
PHO, J
A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within.
BeautifullyMe NabelaNoor
PNOOR, N
Meet Zubi: a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and talking about being “too big,” she starts to worry about her own body and how she looks.
PGARD, M
Through illustrations and simple, rhyming text a group of children celebrates their own bodies, pointing out how their diverse arms bend and fold, their teeth shine, and more.
BellySong MotherMoon
With millions of listens around the world, Mother Moon's uplifting song about body positivity and neutrality is a perfect introduction for babies and toddlers.
ILoveMeFromAtoZ EmilyLaurenDick
With each letter of the alphabet comes a new affirmation encouraging children to use their minds and bodies to experience the world and love themselves more completely.
EveryBody:ACelebrationofDiverseAbilities ShelleyRotner
OSJ 612 ROTN, S
Everybody has a body, and each body is different. Sometimes the differences mean certain kids have challenges. In this book you can meet some kids who face challenges and find out about their differences--as well as all the things everybody has in common.
Frizzy
ClaribelA.Ortega
JGNORTE
, C
Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of her best friend and Tia Ruby she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair.
Chunky YehudiMercado
JGNMERC, Y
In this full-color middle grade graphic memoir for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Yehudi Mercado draws inspiration from his childhood struggle with his weight while finding friendship with his imaginary mascot, Chunky, as he navigates growing up in a working class Mexican-Jewish family.
SmallerSister MaggieEdkinsWillis
JGNEDKI, W
Maggie Edkins Willis's Smaller Sister is a debut middle grade graphic novel about body image, confidence, and the everlasting bond of sisterhood.
PizzaFace RexOgle
JGNOGLE, R
Late bloomer Rex navigates a low-income family, bullies, sports, and middle school, all while learning to have confidence with a body that refuses to stop changing.
Starfish LisaFipps
JFIPP, L
Told in verse, Ellie lives by Fat Girl Rules to avoid being bullied, but with the support of her dad, her therapist and her neighbor Catalina, can Ellie set aside these rules and just be herself?