Under Our Clothes
Our First Talk About Our Bodies
By authors: Dr. Jillian Roberts Illustrated by: Jane Heinrichs
Orca Book Publishers
September 2019The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues in a straightforward and accessible way. These illustrated nonfiction picture books tackle global concerns and initiate conversations about subjects that are difficult, sad or overwhelming with school-aged children who are just beginning to observe the world outside their homes.
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.
Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts created this series to guide parents/caregivers through conversations about difficult issues in a reassuring and hopeful manner and help children understand their expanding awareness of the world around them.Buy your copy!
Reviews
"The message professes that all bodies are beautiful." Kirkus Reviews
"A cheery and bouyant introduction to timely and imperative topics for young readers; especially useful in a guidance setting."--School Library Journal
"Will come in handy as kids develop greater awareness of their bodies within the context of larger society...its information can help children better understand situations and feelings about their bodies."--Booklist“Throughout the text, various illustrated children ask the narrator pertinent questions about different situations involving their bodies… 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 School Library Journal, New York. 2019
"This straightforward, gentle, entry into the World Around Us series does a good job of explaining those concepts to a young audience in terms they can understand." -- Booklist Dec 2017
"Simple, straightforward information is given about topics that are not often addressed in children’s literature." Kids Book A Day