Best Part of Me: Children Talk About their Bodies in Pictures and Words

Wendy Ewald

2002 32 pages(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)

9780316703062

0316703060

An award-winning photographer asked children, “What is the best part of you?” Their answers accompany striking black-and-white photographs in this sometimes funny, sometimes moving, deeply personal book. A great lead-in to discussing body image and self-esteem with young readers, this beautiful work showcases a diverse range of kids and the confidence they all have about their bodies.

Why I like this book: The Best Part of Me is written through mini essays where children talk about the best parts of their bodies through black and white images. This book can be used to discuss diversity of bodies (e.g., skin color, hair, etc.) and just the parts of the body in general.