Everybody Has a Body

In this body neutral picture book, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all of the different ways bodies can look and all of the things they can do.

Everybody has a body. Whether you're short, tall, fat, thin, hairy, bald, whether you use a wheelchair or have a limb difference, we all rely on our bodies to take us through the world.

From hiking a mountain to playing baseball to exploring an aquarium, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all the different ways that bodies can look and the things they can do, with representation of all different types of bodies,

With a body neutral approach - your body isn't good or bad, it just is - this is an accessible and fun read that's perfect for kids who have questions about the different bodies they encounter every day.

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781250854445
Age: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2023
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 48
School Library Journal 08/25/2023 pg. 1

About the Author

Molli Jackson Ehlert grew up in Miami, Florida where she fell in love with cooking, animals, and helping others. Having grown up in a larger body, Molli knows first hand the disrespect and lack of acceptance people face when they are seen as "different". Currently residing in West Orange, New Jersey, Molli is a mother to an active toddler she hopes will grow up with an open mind and an open heart. She is the author of Everybody Has a Body.

Lorian Tu is an author and illustrator of children's books, living in New England with her family. When she's not making art, she's probably exploring the forest and mountains, working in the garden, or making something yummy to eat and share. She loves music and reading, watching old movies, and spending time with loved ones. She is the illustrator of Everybody Has a Body.