Body Talk for Early Elementary

Everybody has a body! Even at a young age, kids notice bodies (their abilities and differences) and start asking questions about how bodies work. Here are some picks for cultivating a sense of awareness of our amazing, fascinating, and sometimes bizarre bodies to share with Kindergartners through 2nd graders.

Updated May 25, 2024
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Under our clothes : our first talk about our bodies
Roberts, Jillian
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This book offers an age-appropriate and straightforward introduction to the complex topic of body image and safety. The World Around Us series discusses difficult topics through an organic conversation starting with a common observation and continuing with...
Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of you
Brian, Rachel
Paper Book
With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to consent, bodily autonomy, and respect for yourself and others. Consent is like being ruler of your own country.....
Professor Astro Cat's human body odyssey
Walliman, Dominic, Dr.
Paper Book
The latest Professor Astro Cat adventure is perfect for curious young scientists who want to learn more about the ins and outs of the human body! Are our ears supposed to be a weird shape? Why do we sneeze? What is the point in having skin? The human body is one of the most...
Gut garden
Brosnan, Katie
Paper Book
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2020 and the UKLA Book Awards 2021. Long-listed for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2020. 'Helping to educate the future generation about science fields with emergent interest' -...
The how and wow of the human body : from your tongue to your toes and all the guts in between
Thomas, Mindy
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body--covering everything from our toes to our tongues to...
A day in the life of a poo, a gnu, and you
Barfield, Mike
Paper Book
Packed with comics, diagrams, and "secret diaries," this book is a wondrous, encyclopedic glance at a dizzying host of different things--from hearts to farts to coconuts--and makes a hilarious and informative guide for curious young readers. Join the hilarious exploration of "a...

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