About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child begins noticing they are physically different from their peers, especially regarding body size or weight. Tyler Page's graphic memoir provides a compassionate, honest look at the confusion and embarrassment of being the 'extra large' kid in class, while also navigating the clinical world of doctors and growth charts. It is an essential tool for normalizing the medical side of body differences while validating the social anxiety that often accompanies them. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12, this story balances humor with vulnerability. It helps children understand that their bodies are not a problem to be solved but a part of their unique identity. Parents will appreciate how it models open communication between kids and adults, offering a bridge to discuss self-esteem and the complicated feelings that arise during physical growth spurts and health check-ups.
