All Bodies are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla and illustrated by Erica Salcedo
About:
Title: All Bodies are Good Bodies
Author: Charlotte Barkla and illustrated by Erica Salcedo
Publisher: Little Hare Books
Reading Age/Grade Level: 3-5 years old
Summary:
Bold and beautiful, loud and proud, All Bodies are Good Bodies is an uplifting book about different body features and types. Through playful rhyme, it promotes the development of body acceptance and celebrates inclusivity and individuality.
I love hands!
Hands that are white and hands that are brown,
Freckles mean sunshine has sent kisses down.
Short fingers, long fingers, bendy or straight,
Hands to clap, or high-five your mate.
What our Vetting Team has to say:
“I liked how they included the purpose and function of each body part rather than the way they looked.”
“Yes [I would recommend this book], because it would be helpful for the children to understand that although there are differences between people, everyone is equal.”
”Yes, absolutely. I would especially recommend it to my parents who have gone through deconstruction of their faith and are trying to figure out what they want to pass on to their children. Reading through these chapters as parents could be helpful as a way to shape how they want to talk to their children about topics such as sin, Jesus' death, and the traditions of the church.”
Critical Review:
“Children might laugh at the yellow teeth and crooked, teeth part. However, it might make everybody realize that although a person might have defects in the eyes of society based on societal beauty standards, they are still a human being that is worthy of respect.
