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Connect, Teach & Inspire Read Picture Books With All Ages, In All Spaces

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Size Narratives

52% of picture books only contained average-size characters, even when the books were about body image...

Further reading:  Farago et. al (2023) Positive Body Related Images in Children's Picture Books. Early Childhood Educational Journal. DOI:10.1007/s10643-023-01543-2

Notice the Messages

Here are some things to look for. Pay attention to both what the words and images say, and what messages they carry.

A Sampling

These are a few of the books we recommend.

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