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All Bodies Are Good Bodies

By Charlotte Barkla
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All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla is a vibrant and uplifting children's book that celebrates body positivity and diversity. Through colourful illustrations and engaging text, it teaches young readers to appreciate and embrace all types of bodies, promoting acceptance and self-love. The book's message encourages children to recognise the beauty and uniqueness in everyone.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a delightful read that promotes body positivity and self-acceptance among young readers. It's a joyous celebration of diversity, encouraging children to embrace and love their unique bodies. With its engaging illustrations and empowering message, it's perfect for fostering a healthy body image in children.

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An energetic and fun picture book about body positivity, that promotes inclusivity, individuality and self love.

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All Bodies Are Good Bodies is a bold and beautiful, loud and proud uplifting board 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.

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All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla receives praise for its positive message and vibrant illustrations. Reviewers appreciate how the book encourages children to embrace body diversity and self-acceptance. Its engaging, rhyming narrative is noted for being both educational and enjoyable for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761212611

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bright Light Books

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
  • Illustrated by Erica Salcedo

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 355g

Pages: 20

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Charlotte Barkla Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Charlotte Barkla is a Brisbane-based writer who has worked as a civil engineer, physics teacher and full-time butler/chef/servant (to her two young children). She now writes children’s books. As well as dreaming up funny stories over a cup of coffee, Charlotte’s favourite things include autumn leaves, family bike rides and travel.

Erica Salcedo is a freelance illustrator living in the peaceful town of Cuenca, Spain. Erica studied Fine Arts in Castilla-La Mancha University, and completed her masters at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, specialising in graphic design and illustration. Erica's illustrations are inspired by everyday life. Her style is a mixture of hand drawing with digital techniques, simply executed with a pinch of humour. Erica loves drawing, travelling, animals, drinking tea every day, eating sweets and working on diverse and creative projects.

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