Book Review
A short overview of this book
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio is a beautifully illustrated book for children about diversity, families and bodies (including penises and vulvas). What I really love about this book is that it actually includes genital diversity. Most books about diversity in bodies exclude them, or only show the one illustration!
This is what the Publisher has to say about this book…
Hello Every Body! is a picture book that joyfully explores and celebrates the human body in all its many shapes and sizes. With playful illustrations and a joyful tone, Hello Every Body! is fun, diverse and inclusive, showing that all bodies are fabulous just the way they are, and that our differences make us who we are.
Skin can have pimples, dimples, wrinkles, or freckles. These can be tiny, wide or EVERYWHERE!
Straight or curly – hair can sprout from the toes or poke out from the nose.
- A book that touches on how families can be different but still be full of love.
- The story explores feelings that children may have about their families and how they may be different from others.
- Ultimately, the story champions and celebrates all families, kindness, love and curiosity.
- The story falls under two Bright Light pillars: character and diversity.
- Written in fun rhyme and beautifully illustrated.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 to 9 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, my website where I help parents find an easier way to talk to their kids about love, sex, relationships, and growing up. I’m super excited to share this amazing book I found called Hello Everybody by Sam Anthony Kirkchio.
Now, this book is specifically designed for younger children, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely lovely. Lately, there have been a lot of books coming out that celebrate the diversity of bodies, with different shapes, sizes, skin tones, and even disabilities. But what sets this book apart is that it also includes the private parts of the body.
In Hello Everybody, they talk about how bodies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are tall, some are short, and there’s even body hair, which is really important to show kids. The book also features tattoos and piercings, highlighting that bodies can be unique in many ways.
Now, let’s talk about the genital page. I always like to show this page because it’s important to address these parts too. In this book, they’ve done a great job of representing penises of different sizes, some intact and some not. They’ve also included breasts and bodies of various shapes and sizes. They’ve even tried to make the vulva look realistic, which is awesome. Sometimes, other books draw vulvas in a strange way that can be confusing, but not this one.
And guess what? They didn’t forget about bottoms either! There’s a bit of humor in there, reminding us that all bodies fart and poo, no matter who they belong to. They even mention that some bodies might need to use a bag for poo because of surgery they’ve had. It’s all about embracing the diversity of bodies, including chests too.
Overall, this book is a fantastic resource for younger children. It covers the whole body, including the genitals, so you don’t have to search for a separate book just about private parts. It’s all about celebrating diversity and teaching kids that every body is unique and beautiful.
If my kids were still younger, I would definitely have this book on our bookshelves and read it to them. It’s just that good! I can’t wait to see if the author has more books coming out that continue to embrace diversity.
I hope you found this review helpful. Cheers!
