This picture book teaches children how each body is different and unique, and will inspire them to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives
Sigrun Danielsdottir is a psychologist specialising in eating disorders and body image. She currently works for the Icelandic Directorate of Health, and was previously a clinical psychologist in an eating disorder treatment team at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit of Iceland's National Hospital. She has also lead and researched body image and eating disorder prevention programmes for adolescent girls in Iceland and conducted studies on weight bias. She lives in Iceland.
In this era of extreme over-emphasis on body appearance and all the
accompanying adverse effects, this delightful book is a “must” read
for all children, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. It is
beautifully written, wonderfully illustrated, easy to read and
delivers a very important message in an enchanting manner. It
should be on all school curricula and all parents should ensure
they read it too and discuss it with their children. The author and
illustrator have done a truly amazing job.
*Professor Bryan Lask, Emeritus Professor of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry at St George's, University of London, Medical Director
at Rhodes Farm, Care UK, and Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children*
Your Body is Awesome: Body Respect for Children stands alone among
young children's books as a charming and adorably illustrated
primer for children ages four and older. Body appreciation is the
theme, and the messages are excellent... The book concludes with "A
Message for Adults," which highlights that children and adolescents
with body dissatisfaction are at increased risk for lower
self-esteem and greater mental health problems... It is a must-have
for libraries and early elementary health education and diversity
programs. Children can read it alone or with an adult, in a home or
school setting.
*The AED Forum (The Academy of Eating Disorders Newsletter)*
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