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My Body Can

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A Sydney Taylor Honor Book "Readers won't be able to keep their own bodies still as they join in this joyfully intersectional romp." - Kirkus Reviews "This inclusive picture book is recommended for libraries with Jewish holiday picture book collections." - Association of Jewish Libraries My... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Told over a year of Jewish holidays, this rhyming book for preschoolers celebrates bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.

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A Sydney Taylor Honor Book

"Readers won't be able to keep their own bodies still as they join in this joyfully intersectional romp." - Kirkus Reviews

"This inclusive picture book is recommended for libraries with Jewish holiday picture book collections." - Association of Jewish Libraries

My Body Can showcases all the different talents bodies have throughout the year.

Inclusive of a variety of body types and abilities, the body-positive message affirms that everyone is beautiful, powerful, and can do amazing things. Jewish holiday celebrations including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu b'shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot are featured.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681156859

Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Apples and Honey Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alexandra Colombo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Laura Gehl is the author of nearly two dozen popular picture books, board books, and early readers. Her books include One Big Pair of Underwear (Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title, International Literacy Association Honor Book, Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice); the Peep and Egg series (Parents’ Choice Recommendation, Amazon Editors’ Pick, Children’s Choice Book Award Finalist); My Pillow Keeps Moving (Junior Library Guild selection, New York Public Library Best Books of 2018 selection); I Got a Chicken for My Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2018 selection); and Baby Astronaut (A Mighty Girl Best Book of 2019 selection). She recently published Robot Shabbat with Apples & Honey Press. Laura lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 200 books in countries around the world, including Ellie the Eggspert (Apples & Honey Press). She was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and attended secondary school in Italy, specializing in scientific studies. She then studied at the Milan European Institute of Design, receiving a degree in illustration. Alexandra’s charming artwork captures the magic, idiosyncrasies and unique personalities of children and animals in memorable, colorful settings. She lives in Milan, Italy.

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