Bodies Are Cool: A picture book celebration of all kinds of bodies

I thought this was a really lovely book and I will be getting it for friends with children. The dialogue is fun and rhythmical. Both the words and pictures are wonderfully inclusive. It's a good place to start if you're wanting to help your child understand that bodies can look different and still be equally as good. Pictures show people with scars (including those that some trans men have on their chests), people with birthmarks and vitiligo, disabled people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, people with colostomy bags, people of different colours, different sizes, different heights. All are represented with equal positivity, and difference is treated as normal and a good thing. I think the illustrations are really beautiful and colourful. Some of the reviews made me concerned that there would be nudity in this book, that is not the case. No genitalia is shown and it is an entirely age appropriate book.

I love this book! The illustrations are beautiful and cover so many differences. The rhythm of the words makes it fun to read and it sparked some good conversations with my 5 and 7yr olds. Good for a range of ages preschool to year 2 I’d say. I can see this one becoming a regular in every nursery/reception that cares about equality and representation as the phonics, vocab and rhyming make it engaging, fun and spot on for a group read hit

A beautiful book that represents everyone. I have 4 kids ranging 2-7 and the book is amazing for them all. Teaches that we are all fabulous and differences are normal and should be celebrated I 100% recommend this book. I even know a few adults that would benefit from reading it.

Absolutely love this book! What a gorgeous, realistic view of the world!

Absolutely wonderful book. I have read this again and again with my four year old. This book is extremely inclusive, different bodies and relationships on every page. It was a breath of fresh air and has given my son the confidence to talk about different bodies in a more sensitive and appropriate way. An absolute must buy, I recommend to anyone and everyone!