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SJPL Picks: Body Positivity Picture Books

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Let's foster positive body images in our children. These pictures books are excellent starting points. They were selected by SJPL Librarians.

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24 items

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The Big Bath House

The Big Bath House

by Maclear, Kyo

Book - 2021

Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house. Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house. Show less

Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house. Soon after a young girl arrives in Japan, she, her grandmother, her aunties, and some cousins celebrate cultural traditions together while visiting a bath house. Show less

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Big

Big

by Harrison, Vashti

Book - 2022

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Many Ways to Be

Many Ways to Be

by Peterson, Christy

Book - 2023

We do things in the way that works best for us. Join friends from Sesame Street as they learn about mobility devices, hearing aides, and how to respect our bodies. We do things in the way that works best for us. Join friends from Sesame Street as they learn about mobility devices, hearing aides, and how to respect our bodies. Show less

We do things in the way that works best for us. Join friends from Sesame Street as they learn about mobility devices, hearing aides, and how to respect our bodies. We do things in the way that works best for us. Join friends from Sesame Street as they learn about mobility devices, hearing aides, and how to respect our bodies. Show less

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Some Bodies

Some Bodies

by Kennen, Sophie

Book - 2022

In rhyming text, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. In rhyming text, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. Show less

In rhyming text, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. In rhyming text, all the things that make our bodies special--from the texture of our hair to the color of our eyes--are celebrated. Show less

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I Am!

I Am!

A Book of Reminders

by Medina, Juana

Book - 2022

A bold, playful, and self-affirming picture book by Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina inspires children to have confidence in themselves. A bold, playful, and self-affirming picture book by Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina inspires children to have confidence in themselves. Show less

A bold, playful, and self-affirming picture book by Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina inspires children to have confidence in themselves. A bold, playful, and self-affirming picture book by Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina inspires children to have confidence in themselves. Show less

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Francis Discovers Possible

Francis Discovers Possible

by Latimer, Ashlee

Book - 2022

Francis loves words, and the class exercise where the students come up with words starting with a chosen letter; Francis has chosen the letter "p&quo...Show more Francis loves words, and the class exercise where the students come up with words starting with a chosen letter; Francis has chosen the letter "p", but while reviewing the letter "f" one of her classmates comes up with "fat" and associates it with Franciswhich makes her sad and withdrawn--until later her father teaches her the word "possible" and they explore its meanings together. Show less

Francis loves words, and the class exercise where the students come up with words starting with a chosen letter; Francis has chosen the letter "p&quo...Show more Francis loves words, and the class exercise where the students come up with words starting with a chosen letter; Francis has chosen the letter "p", but while reviewing the letter "f" one of her classmates comes up with "fat" and associates it with Franciswhich makes her sad and withdrawn--until later her father teaches her the word "possible" and they explore its meanings together. Show less

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Most Perfect You

Most Perfect You

by Simon, Jazmyn

Book - 2022

A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart. A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart. Show less

A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart. A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart. Show less

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Perfectly Imperfect Mira

Perfectly Imperfect Mira

by Pray, Faith

Book - 2022

Mira wants to be good at something, but she is held back by her desire to be perfect. Mira wants to be good at something, but she is held back by her desire to be perfect. Show less

Mira wants to be good at something, but she is held back by her desire to be perfect. Mira wants to be good at something, but she is held back by her desire to be perfect. Show less

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Eyes That Speak to the Stars

Eyes That Speak to the Stars

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2022

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy rea...Show more A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before. Show less

A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy rea...Show more A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before. Show less

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Dear Black Child

Dear Black Child

by Rodaah, Rahma

Book - 2022

Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Show less

Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Show less

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Our Skin

Our Skin

A First Conversation About Race

by Madison, Megan

Book - 2021

An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines ...Show more An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions. Show less

An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines ...Show more An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust actions. Show less

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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

by Ho, Joanna

Book - 2021

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. Show less

A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. A self-confident and strong young girl recounts how she shares her eyes--and so much more--with her mother, her amah and her little sister. Show less

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Different

Different

A Great Thing to Be!

by Avis, Heather

Book - 2021

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced. Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced. Show less

Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced. Illustrations and rhyming text introduce Macy, whose conduct and bearing point to a kinder world where differences are celebrated and embraced. Show less

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Laxmi's Mooch

Laxmi's Mooch

by Anand, Shelly

Book - 2021

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance. Show less

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Bodies Are Cool

Bodies Are Cool

by Feder, Tyler

Book - 2021

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Show less

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more. Show less

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Beautifully Me

Beautifully Me

by Noor, Nabela

Book - 2021

Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about be...Show more Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong. Show less

Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about be...Show more Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong. Show less

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Love your Body

Love your Body

by Sanders, Jessica

Book - 2020

Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire ...Show more Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies. Show less

Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire ...Show more Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! Love Your Body encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies. Show less

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I Am Brown

I Am Brown

by Banker, Ashok

Book - 2020

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. Show less

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you. Show less

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Mabel

Mabel

A Mermaid Fable

by Watkins, Rowboat

Book - 2020

A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is. A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is. Show less

A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is. A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is. Show less

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Mira's Curly Hair

Mira's Curly Hair

by Al Serkal, Maryam

Book - 2019

Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's...Show more Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's. But then something unpredictable happens . . . and Mira will never look at her mama's hair the same way again! Show less

Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's...Show more Mira doesn't like her hair. It curls at the front. It curls at the back. It curls everywhere! She wants it to be straight and smooth, just like her Mama's. But then something unpredictable happens . . . and Mira will never look at her mama's hair the same way again! Show less

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Show less

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Show less

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Lovely

Lovely

by Hong, Jess

Book - 2017

Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely! Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely! Show less

Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely! Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely! Show less

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Rot, the Cutest in the World

Rot, the Cutest in the World

by Clanton, Ben

Book - 2017

Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition. Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition. Show less

Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition. Rot, a mutant potato, enters a "Cutest in the World" contest but worries when he sees his competition. Show less

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