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FROM YOUR HEAD TO YOUR TOES, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN!

Written by Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau

Illustrated by Misha Iver

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WINNER

of 2022 AASECT award.

Every family deserves an inclusive book for children about the entire body, from head to toes, and everything in between!

Feather Berkower, LCSW

Child Sexual Assault Prevention Educator and Author

Parenting Safe Children

Finally, a book that weaves in the correct terminology for genitals with all other body parts. Your Whole Body will teach children the names of the body parts from head to toe, normalizing words that are often uncomfortable for adults to say.

A Diverse and Inclusive Book

for Your Body Safety Library

Diverse

Includes children of many different appearances.

There are lots of colors and textures of hair.
Some people have light hair. Some people have dark hair. Some people have straight hair. Some people have curly hair. Some people have no hair.

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Disability Inclusive

Describes abilities and disabilities associated with various body part.

Some people have difficulty hearing and may use hearing aids or cochlear implants to help.
Some people are Deaf and cannot hear. They may use sign language to talk to other people.

Gender Inclusive

Uses gender inclusive language to describe all body parts.

Some people grow breasts when they get older.

Breasts and nipples can be used to feed babies.

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Book cover reading "YOUR WHOLE BODY" BOOKS about understanding your body.

Describes the entire body

Describes the genitals along with the rest of the body.

Knowing the proper names for all parts of the body is an essential body safety skill for young children.

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Author

Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau

Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau is a children’s book author, software developer, and mother. Lizzie grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and currently resides in Massachusetts.

Lizzie believes it is important for young children to know the names of all of their body parts. To help teach her son about his body, Lizzie looked for a picture book that discussed genitals the same way as other body parts. She wasn’t able to find one, so she decided to write it, consulting with parents, child safety experts, pediatricians, gender specialists, and educators. The result is Your Whole Body, an inclusive book for children about the entire body.

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Illustrator

Misha Iver

Misha Iver is an author/illustrator living in Burlington, VT, where she brings stories to life with warmth and wonder.

A solo traveler and barefoot runner, she often finds inspiration while wandering new landscapes with her sketchbook. Deeply moved by the quiet brilliance of children and the honesty in how they see the world, Misha creates books that celebrate curiosity, joy, and imagination. She’s always exploring new forms of art, guided by a love of nature and a restless creative spirit.

Your Whole Body is a must-have for your family's bookshelf because:

"Your Whole Body" is an inclusive educational guide teaching children about their entire body, including private parts, in a natural and comfortable way.

It helps parents who aren't sure how to start the conversation, or don't know if they're doing it right.

It teaches the purpose of body parts in an inclusive way that helps all kids see themselves in the pages.

It encourages a view of genitals as just another body part your child can discuss openly with you.

It helps give your child the confidence to talk about potentially uncomfortable or inappropriate situations they may encounter in the future.

It includes interesting facts that some adults may not even know!