The best body image books for kids

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There are some fantastic books about body image, written for kids of all ages.

So you’ll find some books for older kids (tweens and teens) and for younger kids. And I’ll keep adding more books as I find them!

If you’re looking for a book on a different topic, look at my main list of sex education books for children. It includes over 40+ topics!

You’ll also find more information about sex education on my Sex Education 101 page.

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.

Children’s books about body image

You’ll find an age-specific list of children’s books about body image. All of the books on this topic are currently showing.

All of the ages are visible, regardless of whether they’re relevant (or not). If no books appear for your chosen age, then it means there aren’t any relevant books.

To find relevant books for your child’s age, click on their age, and the appropriate books will appear.

NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading it with them, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. Try to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.

  • cover of Body Drama Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers by Nancy Redd

    Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers by Nancy Amanda Redd

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  • cover of Body Pro by Erin Falligant

    Body Pro by Erin Falligant

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  • cover of Media Muscle by Lisa Cox

    Media Muscle by Lisa Cox

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  • cover of does my bum look big in this ad

    Does my bum look big in this ad? by Lisa Cox

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  • cover of Love your Body by Jessica Sanders

    Love your Body by Jessica Sanders

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  • cover of under our clothes by jillian roberts

    Under Our Clothes: Our First Talk About Our Bodies by Dr Jillian Roberts

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  • cover of When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman

    When I Feel Good About Myself by Cornelia Maude Spelman

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  • cover of The Real Body Manual by Nancy Redd

    The Real Body Manual by Nancy Redd

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  • cover of It's my Body by Elise Gravel

    It’s my Body by Elise Gravel

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  • cover of Everybody by Molly Forbes

    Everybody by Molly Forbes

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  • cover of All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla

    All Bodies Are Good Bodies by Charlotte Barkla

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  • cover of Be Your Own Man by Jessica Sanders

    Be Your Own Man by Jessica Sanders

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Find practical tools to educate kids about sex education in the Sex Ed Shop

These are some of the many children’s books about body image. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting sex education.

Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!

Happy reading!
❤️ Cath

Not sure what to teach about sex ed at this age?

This printable checklist shows you the priority topics for this age, simple scripts to try, reassurance for common worries, and the next step to take.