Books Like All Bodies Are Good Bodies
Families who loved All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing and commenting on the physical differences between themselves and others, or if they express frustration with their own appearance. This rhythmic, high energy picture book celebrates a vast spectrum of human bodies: highlighting height, weight, hair texture, skin tone, and physical abilities with equal enthusiasm and joy. Through simple, bouncy verse, the story reframes 'different' as 'wonderful' and establishes a foundation of body neutrality and self love. It is an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students to help them build confidence and develop a respectful, inclusive vocabulary for the many ways people show up in the world. By focusing on what bodies can do and the joy they bring, it encourages children to appreciate their own uniqueness without comparison.
