Under Our Clothes: Our First Talk about Our Bodies (World Around Us #5)
by Jillian Roberts (Author) Jane Heinrichs (Illustrator)
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool.
Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others―sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empowering children to build their own confidence and speak up when something doesn't feel right.
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Gr 1-3--Dr. Roberts tackles the topics of body image, safety, and consent in this nonfiction selection for young readers. Throughout the text, various illustrated children ask the narrator pertinent questions about different situations involving their bodies. The narrator then answers these questions while further information is supplied in sidebars and photographs. Roberts does an excellent job of addressing questions that come up from young children pertaining to bodily safety, acceptance, and consent. Such issues are difficult discussions. In the text, they are appropriately addressed and explained. Heinrichs's illustrations complement the photography that accompanies each discussion point. VERDICT A cheery and bouyant introduction to timely and imperative topics for young readers; especially useful in a guidance setting.--Brittany McMahon, Westernport Elementary School, MD
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JNF013110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Body
JNF024080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Safety
Child abuse
Prevention
Child sexual abuse
Body image
Body image in children
