All Bodies Are Good Bodies
Charlotte Barkla, Erica Salcedo (Illustrator)
This bright and inclusive book celebrates the diversity of bodies—big, small, tall, short, with scars, birthmarks, mobility aids, different skin tones, and more. With rhythmic, affirming language, it invites children to see their own body (and others’) as unique, capable, and worthy of love.
Why It’s Included
This book reflects our community’s commitment to body acceptance, diversity, and self-worth. It helps children internalise a positive body image from a young age and challenges narrow standards of beauty and ability in a gentle, joyful way.
Who It’s For
Recommended for children aged 3 to 8. A valuable read for any family, and especially important for those raising disabled, neurodivergent, or body-diverse children. This book should live on every early childhood bookshelf.
Further Reading
Some Brains: A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity – Nelly Thomas
Embrace Your Body – Taryn Brumfitt
